The issue of conflict diamonds is extremely important to us. Our founder, Morris Mervis, started our diamond business in South Africa, on the continent most associated with diamonds; a generation later, Mervis family members continue to live and run our operations in Johannesburg. We are proud of our African heritage and are concerned about the welfare of all miners. It’s unconscionable for any employee of Mervis Diamond Importers to take any other position on this matter.

 When you buy a diamond from Mervis, be assured it’s the product of responsible mining and the ethical treatment of every person involved in bringing it to our showroom. All our diamonds are in strict compliance with the Kimberley Process, an international system created in 2003 to prevent questionable stones from entering the legitimate supply chain. Mervis rejects any diamond without this documentation.

 Mervis urges diamond-shoppers to ask vendors about conflict diamonds. Support only those jewelers who can demonstrate that their inventory isn’t suspect. Education is key. Come in and ask us. We’ll answer all your questions. When you team with Mervis, you team with diamond experts who adhere to a stringent code of ethics and conduct.

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