At Hatton Jewels we are passionate about diamonds, new and
old. Diamonds are extraordinary gemstones. They were created by nature as long
ago as 4.2 billion years ago when elemental forces of heat and pressure
transformed carbon into diamond 150-200km beneath the earth’s surface.
Diamonds are exciting to give, and amazing to receive.
Diamonds are the most prized and highly valued of gemstones; the ultimate gift
of love. Throughout history they have been revered for their beauty, and have
been worn as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility.
In the late 1990s the world became aware that rough diamonds
mined in African countries were being traded to fund rebel military conflict. In
May 2000 Southern African diamond-producing states met in
Kimberley, South Africa,
to discuss ways to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds'. The resulting
initiative was called the Kimberley Process and has been in place since 2003,
which ensures that diamonds have been purchased from a legitimate source and are
therefore not financing violence by rebel movements. Now that diamond trade is
highly regulated, the diamond industry has a hugely positive impact on diamond
producing countries.
We are an independent jewellery company with a conscience,
and are proud to only sell ‘conflict free’ diamonds.
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