Conflict Free Policy
LoveWeddingBands believes that a symbol of love should never come at the cost of another person's suffering. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward conflict diamonds and conflict gold, and we are deeply committed to ethical sourcing at every step of our supply chain.
- 100% conflict-free diamonds certified via the Kimberley Process
- Verified supply chain through the World Diamond Council
- Responsible gold sourcing aligned with the Golden Rules
- Registered member of StopBloodDiamonds.org
- 100% recycled precious metals used in all jewelry
Conflict diamonds — sometimes referred to as 'blood diamonds' — are diamonds mined in war zones and sold illicitly to finance armed conflict against internationally recognized governments. These diamonds are most commonly sourced from Central and Western Africa (including regions such as Sierra Leone), where rebel groups have historically used brutal and inhumane methods to extract and export them.
LoveWeddingBands unconditionally opposes the trade in conflict diamonds. We do not purchase, stock, or sell any diamond that cannot be verified as conflict-free.
To ensure your diamond is ethically sourced, we source exclusively through suppliers certified under the Kimberley Process — a joint initiative of governments, the international diamond industry, and civil society organizations established to eliminate the trade in conflict diamonds.
Under the Kimberley Process, rough diamonds crossing international borders are accompanied by forgery-resistant certificates and unique serial numbers confirming their conflict-free origin. Thanks to this system, today more than 99% of all diamonds traded globally are certified conflict-free.
Every diamond we sell has been sourced from reputable suppliers who are fully compliant with Kimberley Process regulations as established by the World Diamond Council — an organization founded specifically to eliminate the illegal trade in conflict diamonds.
Gold mining also carries significant environmental and socioeconomic implications. LoveWeddingBands takes these responsibilities seriously. We source our precious metals exclusively from leading industry partners who practice ethical, responsible, and transparent mining operations.
By signing the Golden Rules — a framework for responsible mining — we have formally committed to the following standards:
- Respect all basic human rights as outlined in international conventions and law
- Obtain all necessary permissions and consent from affected communities before mining
- Uphold workers' rights with a strong emphasis on health and safety
- Ensure all operations are free from armed conflict or military involvement
- Avoid displacing communities as a result of mining activities
- Refrain from mining in protected conservation areas
- Never discharge mining waste into oceans, rivers, or other water bodies
- Prevent contamination of soil and groundwater with sulfuric acid drainage or other toxic chemicals
LoveWeddingBands is a proud registered jeweler with StopBloodDiamonds.org — an independent organization dedicated to educating consumers and holding the jewelry industry accountable for ethical sourcing practices.
If you have any questions about a specific diamond or our sourcing practices, please call us at (800) 754-3046. We are happy to provide documentation and answer your questions.
