Blood Diamonds

The other night, I finally watched Blood Diamonds. It was a fantastic film which really opened my eyes to another world.

I found it very moving and emotional and you do start questioning where your jewellery comes from in the hope that you havent contributed to such devastation.

I often see the news and hear it when it talks about parts of Africa where Rebels have entered here and Rebels have done this, but never really understood it or more like paid attention to it. Regardless of colour, religion, race or nationality noone should be treated like this in this day and age, however it does continue whether its about diamonds, oil or anything else.

If you have seen the film, and it has made you think twice about buying diamonds, then what I can tell you is to make sure you buy through a member of The British Jewellers Association

All members of the British Jewellers Association are bound by a Code of Ethics which requires them to seek a warranty as to the provenance of their diamonds from their suppliers and to pass this on to the retailers they supply, explains BJA chief executive, Geoff Field. This warranty is the retailers and the consumers assurance that steps are being taken by the UK jewellery trade to eliminate any diamonds that cannot be proven to have come from a regulated source. Read More Here