Our Commitment: Ethical Sourcing & Conflict Free Diamonds
Everything we do has an effect on the planet. Christopher Duquet has, and will continue to, seek out the most responsible business practices to minimize our impact on the environment and all of Earth’s inhabitants.
We are proud members of the Kimberley Process, a United Nations international certification scheme established in 2000 to monitor the global diamond trade. Every diamond we work with must meet rigorous requirements to ensure it comes from a conflict-free source, and only certified diamonds may be legally traded among members of the scheme.
We strongly believe in this cause and have a relationship with everyone we work with to ensure they are part of this ethical process. On the Kimberley Process website, you can learn more about their efforts to lessen the flow of conflict diamonds in the jewelry industry.
Find a Diamond
Our diamond experts can guide you to find the diamond or gemstone that will be the best fit based on style, cut, color, and value. You can begin by scheduling a consultation to speak with one of our expert gemologists directly.
What is considered an ethical diamond?
An ethical diamond is one that has been sourced and produced with integrity at every step of the process. This means it comes from a conflict-free region, is mined with minimal environmental impact, and is produced under fair and safe labor conditions.
Look for these factors when determining if a diamond is ethically sourced:
- Kimberley Process certification: Ensure your jeweler is a verified member and that your diamond comes with proper documentation confirming it is conflict-free.
- Supplier relationships: Ask your jeweler whether they have direct, ongoing relationships with their diamond suppliers. Transparency in the supply chain matters.
- Country of origin: Some mining regions have stronger environmental and labor regulations than others. A knowledgeable jeweler should be able to tell you where your stone comes from.
- Lab-grown certification: If you’re considering a lab-grown diamond, look for grading reports from reputable institutions such as the GIA or IGI.
- Jeweler values: Work with a jeweler who takes these questions seriously. Ethical sourcing should be a core part of how they do business, not an afterthought.
Eco-Friendly Jewelry & Responsible Craftsmanship
At Christopher Duquet, our commitment to the earth doesn’t stop at the diamond. Everything we make is crafted in-house at our studio, allowing us to minimize waste and maintain careful oversight of every material we use. When restyling and restoring pieces, we use recycled metals and responsible sourcing throughout our entire process. For us, creating something beautiful and creating something responsibly are not competing ideas — they are one and the same.
Lab-Grown vs. Natural Ethical Diamonds
While natural diamonds are considered ethical when responsibly sourced and Kimberley Process certified, lab-grown diamonds are an ethical alternative. Synthetic diamonds are created in controlled environments, are physically and chemically identical to natural diamonds at a lower price point, and carry a traceable origin from the moment they are created.