Ethical Diamonds at SH Jewellery

SH Jewellery’s ethically sourced diamonds provide our customers with complete peace of mind when purchasing exclusively designed engagement rings, wedding bands and ethical diamond rings. Wear your ring with pride, knowing the diamond has been discovered, graded and expertly handcrafted by skilled workers in conflict-free zones who are fairly compensated for their labour.

What Makes a Diamond Ethical?

Understanding Ethical Sourcing

Ethical diamond sourcing prioritises conflict-free supply chains, ensuring diamonds are free from ties to violence or exploitation. It also embraces sustainable practices, promoting fair wages, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. By choosing ethically sourced diamonds, consumers support transparency and responsible practices, fostering a positive impact on both people and the planet.

Why Ethical Diamonds Matter to Us

At SH Jewellery, ethical diamonds reflect our commitment to responsible craftsmanship. We value sustainability, fairness, and conflict-free sourcing, ensuring every piece in our exclusively designed Australian collection supports global communities and environmental health. For our customers, ethical diamond engagement rings embody trust, integrity, and timeless beauty - principles that define our philosophy and the jewellery proudly designed by our family for decades.

The SH Jewellery Promise: Ethically Sourced Diamonds

A Transparent Sourcing Journey

SH Jewellery sources its ethical diamonds from suppliers who adhere to the Kimberley Process standards and offer extended ethical warranties throughout the supply chain. The Kimberley Process serves as a foundation for our sourcing practices, showcasing our commitment to conflict-free diamonds.

Further to the Kimberley Process, SH Jewellery works with diamond miners that have implemented blockchain technology, allowing the tracing of diamonds from mine to retail to ensure conflict-free sourcing.

We also collaborate exclusively with suppliers who provide a written guarantee of conflict-free sourcing, and our long-standing relationships with reputable diamond suppliers ensure traceability and ethical integrity across our entire inventory.

What is the Kimberley Process?

The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme established to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds linked to violence and exploitation. It ensures rough diamonds are conflict-free at the point of export, and requires its 85 participant countries, including Australia, to adhere to strict standards of traceability and transparency. This process promotes fair practices that protect communities and foster the trade of ethically sourced diamonds.

Ethical Engagement Rings for Melbourne and Beyond

Our Signature Collection

SH Jewellery’s exclusively designed collection of ethical engagement rings Melbourne customers trust, features five key categories: Solitaire, Timeless, Halo, Three-Stone and Modern. With almost 200 designs available online and more instore, the range caters to all engagement ring budgets and provides peace of mind with ethical diamonds that are found and fashioned under fair working conditions in conflict-free zones.

Lab-Grown or Natural Diamonds: What’s More Ethical?

The Case for Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds offer an alternative for buyers seeking to avoid environmental disruption and minimise the carbon footprint associated with traditional mining. Created in controlled environments, these diamonds ensure traceability and limit opportunity for human exploitation in the supply chain. For those prioritising sustainability and reduced labour, lab-grown diamonds can provide an ethical option while retaining comparable beauty and quality of natural diamonds

When Natural Diamonds Are Ethical

Ethically sourced natural diamonds provide significant benefits to local communities in mining regions. When mined responsibly, they contribute to fair wages, safe labour practices, and community development. Certification initiatives like the Kimberley Process ensure natural diamonds are conflict-free. Furthermore, natural diamonds play a critical role in driving economic growth in regions such as Botswana, where diamond mining has funded education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. As former Botswana President Festus Mogae highlighted, ethical diamond mining supports sustainable progress in many parts of the world.

“For our people, every diamond purchase represents food on the table; better living conditions; better healthcare; safe drinking water; more roads to connect our remote communities, and much more.”

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How to Identify Ethically Sourced Diamonds

What to Ask Your Jeweller

To identify ethically sourced diamonds, ask your jeweller about certification, such as the Kimberley Process, ensuring conflict-free origins. Inquire about traceability, mining practices, and supplier policies on labour rights and environmental impact. Reputable jewellers should provide transparent answers, empowering you to make a responsible and informed choice for your diamond purchase.

Trusted Ethical Certifications

Certifications like the Kimberley Process ensure ethical diamond sourcing by verifying that diamonds are conflict-free and not linked to violence or exploitation. This process guarantees transparency and accountability, ensuring diamonds are responsibly mined with respect for human rights and environmental sustainability throughout the supply chain. Beyond the Kimberley Process, SH Jewellery verifies the source of our diamonds through rigorous due diligence and trusted supplier networks that uphold the highest ethical sourcing standards.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ethical Diamonds

Not all diamonds are ethical. Some diamonds, known as conflict diamonds or blood diamonds, are mined in areas of armed conflict and sold to finance violence, exploitation, or oppressive regimes. Ethical diamonds, however, are sourced responsibly, with practices that respect human rights, provide fair wages, and support community development. Certifications like the Kimberley Process help ensure diamonds are conflict-free.

To ensure a diamond is ethically sourced, ask your jeweller about its origin and certification. Look for compliance with the Kimberley Process, which guarantees conflict-free diamonds. Verify traceability by asking for documentation that tracks the diamond’s journey from mine to market. Ethical sourcing also involves responsible mining practices that prioritise fair wages, safe working conditions, and minimal environmental impact. Reputable jewellers will openly share information about their suppliers and ethical policies.

Yes, natural diamonds can be ethical when responsibly sourced. Ethical natural diamonds come from mines that prioritise fair wages, safe working conditions, and community development, creating meaningful opportunities for local populations. In countries like Botswana, diamonds have transformed entire economies, funding education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

With certifications like the Kimberley Process, natural diamonds are guaranteed conflict-free, ensuring they are not linked to violence or exploitation. Transparent sourcing practices also reinforce sustainable development and uphold the highest ethical standards, making ethical natural diamonds a choice that supports communities, protects human rights, and preserves the environment.

Choosing ethical engagement rings Australia reflects your values, supporting fair labour practices, conflict-free sourcing, and environmental sustainability. Ethical diamond rings ensure your purchase positively impacts mining communities and protects human rights. By prioritising transparency and responsible sourcing, you contribute to a fairer industry while symbolising your love with integrity and care.