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At Mervis, we take the issue of conflict diamonds very seriously. Our diamonds are in strict compliance with the Kimberley Process, an international system created in 2003 to prevent tainted stones from entering the legitimate supply chain. We have a zero tolerance policy for any stones without proper documentation, and which could come from questionable sources. When you buy a diamond with us, you can rest assured of its origin. It is the product of responsible mining and ethical treatment of all persons involved.
Our interest in the problem of "blood diamonds" is more personal than most. Our family hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. Our father, Morris Mervis, started our business there, and our family continues to live and run our operations in Johannesburg. We are proud of our African heritage and are concerned for the welfare of all people across the continent.
Wherever you choose to make your diamond purchase, please be mindful and support only conflict-free jewelers. We encourage you to learn more at the links below.
Zed and Ronnie Mervis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_diamond
http://diamondfacts.org/
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