Are there Canadian Diamonds?

Canadian Diamonds are found beneath the rugged tundra of the Arctic North in Canada’s Northwest territories. These diamonds are embedded within shafts of extinct volcano structures, called Kimberlite Pipes. Originally discovered by Stewart Blusson and Charles Fipke in the early 1990′s, Canadian Diamonds have become a prominent part of the Canadian economy. In fact, Canada’s second mine to open – Diavik – is now considered to be the world’s largest diamond bearing property; storing an estimated diamond weight of 107 MILLION carrats.

All Canadian Diamonds, whether purchased in a wholesale or retail setting, are accompanied by several identification tools to insure their authentication.
1.The Canadian Diamond Certificate™ - The Canadian Diamond Certificate provides assurance that your diamond is of Canadian origin.
2.Independent Grading Certificate (AGS,GIA etc.)
3.A unique identification number inscribed on the diamonds griddle - The Identification Number inscribed is only visible through a microcrope and does NOT interfere with the diamond’s beauty or brilliance.

If you have any further questions feel free to call us at 1-800-399-5358 or submit a wholesale price request.

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Yes, there are Canadian diamonds, and they are conflict free. There are a few mines in Canada, the most well known are the Ekati, and Diavik mines. It is possible to trace a cut diamond to the mine that it came from. Just this week we sold a diamond from the Ekati mine. It was beautiful, and was inscribed with a maple leaf on the girdle.
However, you don't have to buy Canadian diamonds to ensure conflict free. All you have to do is buy from a company that participates in the Kimberly process.

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There is no way to telling where a diamond was mined when you get it at the jewelry store. If the supplier of the diamond is a member of the Kimberley Process, then it should be conflict free.

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There are indeed Canadian diamonds! However, there is no good way to tell where a diamond came from except by looking at it's documentation, which is why you need to purchase your loose diamond from a reputable jeweler who strictly adheres to the Kimberly Process. The Kimberly process is a certification scheme introduced by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 55/56 which basically compels any country, organization or business not to buy diamonds from suspect sources. Other methods alternative methods of verification are now being proposed, including testing the diamond for trace minerals. Scientists say this can give clues to its country of origin but as of now the method is still largely unreliable.

Jewelers say that Canadian diamonds are usually distinguished by a high grade of color and clarity and a low level of fluorescence. It is also mined under high ethical and environmental standards, which is why Canadian diamonds are often the choice for conscious buyers: http://www.brilliance.com/canadian-diamonds/

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