Ask for the story behind the stone.

The Kimberley Process uses a specific definition of conflict diamonds: rough diamonds linked to rebel movements financing conflict against legitimate governments.

That definition is narrower than every possible concern about labor, environmental practices or the wider supply chain. Ask which meaning a seller is using.

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme regulates international trade in rough diamonds among participating countries. It is designed to exclude conflict diamonds from legitimate trade.

Its shipment-level framework should not be confused with a gemological grading report for an individual polished stone.

Ask what sourcing records are available for the specific diamond, which parts of the supply chain they cover and who issued them.

If a country-of-origin or traceability claim is made, ask how it is linked to the finished stone. For broader social or environmental claims, request the supporting standard and evidence.

Useful questions include: “What does this claim cover?”, “Which records can I review?” and “Does the documentation identify this particular stone?”

For a Netcarat piece, contact the team to ask what information is available. This educational guide does not establish a supplier certification or a chain-of-custody guarantee.