The Raw Diamond Blog

All the information you need to learn about our process, our updates, our rough diamonds and artisanal sapphires, and everything in between.

Ethical Sourcing of Rough Diamonds

How to define an ethically-sourced rough diamond. When choosing your rough diamond, it's important to know exactly why it's ethically sourced, and what, exactly, that means. And, defining ethical sourcing... En savoir plus

4 Excellent Reasons Why You Should Consider a Rough Diamond Engagement Ring

Your engagement is a magical time, when you and your partner take your relationship to the next level and commit to a lifetime together. Your engagement ring is a symbol... En savoir plus

The Raw Stone Featured in Omni Escapes Magazine with Rough Diamond Ring

The Raw Stone Rough Diamond Rings Featured in Escapes Magazine!

We are so extremely honored and excited to be featured in the Summer 2018 Issue of Omni Hotels and Resorts' Escapes Magazine. The article, titled "A Cut Above: Unconventional Diamond... En savoir plus

10 Things You Should Know About Kimberley Certificates

So you want a conflict-free diamond, that means you need a Kimberley Certificate, right? You'd be surprised. Here are the top ten things you should know about Kimberley Certificates: 1.... En savoir plus

Synthetic Diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds and How Diamonds are Formed

De Beers announced that they are now selling lab created diamonds to the public. What are lab created diamonds? How are they created? And how are they different from natural... En savoir plus

Canadian Diamonds: The best ethical option ... or not?

Canadian diamonds are preferred by many conscious buyers for their more ethical origins. But are they really ethical? Let's take a deeper dive and see .... Canadian diamonds come from... En savoir plus

All About Conflict Diamonds and What You Need to Know to Buy Responsibly

You're ready to buy a diamond or a diamond engagement ring, but you don't want to spend your money on something that could possibly have fueled conflict. Here's everything you... En savoir plus

Announcing the launch of our new website

We're excited to announce that our fresh and new website is live. The new site has some changes in graphics, navigation and messaging to make it a smoother, easier and... En savoir plus

Celebrate Valentines Day with a Rough Diamond, Ceylon Sapphire or Raw Diamond Ring

Use the code above at checkout to get your beloved the best gift imaginable. En savoir plus

The Raw Stone Statement on the Kimberley Process

If you’ve come to our site, chances are you’re looking for an ethically sourced and alternative style diamond or sapphire. Perhaps you want to make sure that our diamonds are... En savoir plus