Since the first South African diamonds were discovered in the late 1800’s and the diamond rush began, South Africa has always been one of the world’s premier destinations for the buying and selling of the precious gems. Modern diamond centres from Antwerp to New York and Johannesburg specialise in the cutting and polishing of the most remarkable stones in the world, many of the finest of these sourced from South African mines. There are a number of reasons why buying South African diamonds is a prudent long-term investment but perhaps the most important first step in the process is to carefully evaluate the source from which you buy before making a purchase.
Thereafter, you might consider the following five reasons to rather buy South African diamonds:
1.South African diamonds are mined responsibly with commitment to reducing energy use, water conservation and long-term environmental protection. The mines from which The Diamond Works sources their gems are ISO 140001 compliant which means that they are independently verified as having enacted a comprehensive environmental management plan.
2.South African diamonds from The Diamond Works are sourced from mines that seek to empower women and address the economic inequalities of the past; they also invest in local education and health initiatives to strengthen local communities and economies.
3.South African diamonds from The Diamond Works are certified with both GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and EGL (European Gemological Laboratory) certificates, assuring you of their quality. The Diamond Works stones provide you a selection of mainly F, G and H colours (D being the highest and whitest grade of colour and therefore the most rare and valuable, while Z is the lowest colour grade and appears to be a light yellow colour).
4.When you purchase South African diamonds from The Diamond Works, you can be assured that the gems you are buying are conflict-free; The Diamond Works sources stones that are mined in South Africa in accordance with the Kimberley Process and have never been used to fund conflict.
5.History itself speaks to the quality of South African diamonds, with some of the largest, whitest, most famous stones ever being discovered in South Africa. A few of these include the Cullinan Diamond (still the record holder for the largest uncut stone to ever be found, in the world), the Centenary Diamond, the Millenium Diamond, the Jonker and the Excelsior.
source: thediamondworks.co.za