Tundra Diamonds

Tundra diamonds have their roots in the frozen Canadian arctic. These gems earn the name Tundra Diamonds by going through a rigorous registration and pedigree system to ensure that every Tundra Diamond originates in Canada and is not a "conflict diamond." Canadian diamonds make up only a small part of all diamonds on the market today. In fact, many diamonds have dark histories behind them, fueling bloody civil wars and even supporting slavery and terrorism in some cases. Tundra diamonds are mined and cut in Canada,with extensive cataloging along the way. Canadian diamonds that are certified as Tundra Diamonds do not originate in war torn countries like Sierra Leone, where the diamond trade fuels vicious militias and decades long civil wars.

Diamond fueled civil war in Sierra Leone has claimed thousands of lives and left untold thousands more with missing hands and feet. The rebel forces, funded by diamond proceeds, used amputation and mutilation as a method of control. It is this type of abuse that the Tundra diamond certification program was intended to eliminate. Rebel forces in Sierra Leone continue to export diamonds through unscrupulous diamond dealers, and when diamond shopping, it is nearly impossible to know with any certainty where your diamonds are coming from. Tundra diamonds are the most traceable diamonds on earth, because they are certified Canadian diamonds that are closely monitored and catalogued from the moment they are taken out of the Canadian tundra.

Canadian diamonds that become Tundra Diamonds do not however, represent a compromise in quality. In fact, Tundra diamonds are one hundred percent natural, ideal cut diamonds with the stark brilliance of an arctic morning. Canadian diamonds are among the most perfect in the world. Being naturally free of blemishes, these diamonds are not manipulated with laser holes or other tricks that enhance their appearance, there is simply no need. It's true that tundra diamonds may cost a few dollars more, but the cost of a conflict diamond cannot be measured in dollars and cents.

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