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| Canadian Diamonds |
Why should you consider buying Canadian diamonds? To feel more assured your diamond is conflict free. Canadian diamonds are often sought after by those who wish to get non-conflict diamonds because they are completely traced from the diamond mine source from which they are derived, all the way to the diamond cutters, wholesalers, and retailers to you.
Another reason why many consumers are asking for Canadian diamonds is because diamonds being extracted from mines in Canada are yielding some of the largest, cleanest, whitest roughs on the market. As a result, the diamond cutters in Canada are typically creating some of the best cut makes out now for round brilliants. Canada has become a powerhouse in the diamond trade in the last 10 years, and now produces 15% of all diamonds in the market. Though only 15% of all diamonds, Canadian diamonds account for approximately 80% of all Excellent and Ideal cut makes.
Some of the Leading Canadian Diamond brands are the following:
Polar Bear Diamonds
Eskimo Arctic Ice
Arctic Star
... to name a few.
Canada Mark is a division of BHP Billiton, a major global resource company that mines many commodities all across the world such as gold, coal, iron ore, etc. They are also the main supplier of many Canadian Diamond brands, and their company traces all diamonds mined in Canada to ensure compliance with the Canadian government's Canadian Diamond Certification program.
Canadian diamonds do cost a premium, typically around 10-15% more than a diamond of the same specifications in color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. But you do get peace of mind that your diamond is conflict free and not used to aid in a war. Also by the diamond being full traceable, you can know when the diamond was extracted from the mine. This helps ensure that your diamond is not "used" and picked up by a diamond wholesaler from a pawn shop or recycling facility. To some women, conflict free and "new" status are very important.
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