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REAL. ROMANTIC. RESPONSIBLY SOURCED.
Natural Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth. Their incredible hardness allows them to cut or polish any other natural material. In fact, diamonds are not just slightly harder; they are ten times harder than sapphires, which are the next hardest natural substance. Only diamonds can polish other diamonds, and the process of cutting and polishing them requires remarkable skill. The first guild of diamond cutters was formed in 1375 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Natural Diamonds are the oldest materials most people will ever touch. They formed between 1 to 3 billion years ago, deep within the Earth's crust—long before any life existed on Earth.
Natural Diamonds are rare. While all natural diamonds are considered rare, only about 30% of mined diamonds are of high enough quality for use in jewelry. The majority have too many blemishes and imperfections to be suitable for wedding bands, earrings, or fashion jewelry.
Natural Diamonds are seen as romantic symbols. They never wear out, and their incredible age, origin story, and rarity make them a perfect representation of everlasting love.
Lee Read has been a leading advocate of the Peace Diamonds Act for two decades ensuring that every natural diamond is conflict-free. It began in 2001 when Larry Read personally contacted U.S. representatives and urged them to support legislation to eliminate the trade in conflict diamonds which led to "The Clean Diamond Trade Act", signed by President George Bush in 2003.
Our partnership with Only Natural Diamonds, presented by the Natural Diamond Council, aims to positively influence communities and environments worldwide through initiatives such as providing healthcare, education, livelihood security, promoting gender equality, protecting endangered species, and preserving biodiversity, wildlife, and habitats. These efforts highlight the dedication to creating a more sustainable and equitable world.
