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Frequently Asked Diamond Questions
Answer:A diamond is a transparent gem made up purely of Carbon. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man. Diamonds are formed deep with the earths mantle and are brought to the earth's surface via Kimberlite pipes and similar formations.
Answer: Natural diamond sources have been discovered in approximately 35 different countries around the World. Russia, Botswana and South Africa are the world’s major gem quality diamond producers. The most notable diamond deposits are in Africa.
Answer: View our guide to the professional art of diamond cutting for a comprehensive guide to how diamonds are cut.
Answer: Because of the unique characteristics of diamonds and the rarity of this brilliant gem diamonds are most definitely an investment. The best investment diamonds are those which have unique characteristics that set them apart from common jewellery trade diamonds such as exceptional colour, clarity and size.
Answer: Conflict free diamonds are diamonds that come from conflict free regions. The reality of conflict diamonds was highlighted in the popular hollywood film "Blood Diamonds" which brought to light the atrocious manner in which some diamonds are sourced through forced child labour with the proceeds of the sale of these diamonds funding military regimes who thrive off of this extremely valuable resource.
The trade in these illicit stones has fueled decades of devastating conflicts in countries such as Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
St SA Cut Diamonds our diamonds originate from leading South African diamond mines and are certified under the Kimberley Process, a joint government, industry and civil society initiative, to be conflict free.
Answer: Cut diamonds are accompanied by a certificate from a trusted, independant diamond grading laboratory. This certificate is your assurance of the cut, size, colour and clarity of the diamond in question. All SA Cut Diamonds stock is sold with its certificate and an undertaking that it is a conflict free diamond as all our diamonds are sourced from prominent South African diamond mines. More information on our diamond certification.
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