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.

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

Our Perspective on Responsible Sourcing of Rough Diamonds and Gemstones

The Raw Stone was established with the fundamental goal to provide responsibly-sourced diamonds, gemstones and jewelry to customers worldwide. We base our business on integrity, ethical values and clean sourcing,... En savoir plus

Highlighting Rough Diamond Jewelers: Interview with Laura Treloar of Specimental Design

We are thrilled to interview Laura Treloar of Specimental Design. Her amazing life story, her dedication to responsible sourcing, and her spectacular jewelry designs are simply inspiring. Many of her... En savoir plus

Highlighting Rough Diamond Jewelers: Interview with Niki Grandics of Enji Studio

We had the great honor to interview Niki Grandics of Enji Studio. Her path to jewelry design, her dedication to sourcing responsible materials, and her remarkable and creative designs are... En savoir plus

TWO of The Raw Stone Rough Diamond Engagement Rings Featured in MyWedding Magazine!

Published on MyWedding.comNovember 2016 Raw Diamond Engagement Rings 1 of 10 Photo: The Raw Stone Simple Stunner Raw diamond engagement rings can be delicate and oh so elegant. Try... En savoir plus

Rough Diamond Buying Guide: How to Choose a Raw Diamond Shape - Rough Crystals

You’re ready to purchase a rough diamond, and you’ve searched through our site, and you’ve come upon a category of shape that is really not a shape at all -... En savoir plus

Rough Diamond Buying Guide: How to Choose a Raw Diamond Shape - Octahedrons

If you've ever tried to buy a rough diamond, then you already know that the color, clarity, size and shape define a rough diamond, help you appraise its value and... En savoir plus

Helping Make a Change for the Better in the Colored Gems Industry!

The Raw Stone is proud to announce that the report by RESP, "Challenges to Advancing Social and Environmental Responsibility in the Coloured Gems Industry" has been published. It was written... En savoir plus

Introducing Custom-Made Rough Diamond Engagement Rings

Wondering where to find the perfect, unique, artistic, meaningful engagement ring? Well, look no further! The Raw Stone is making custom engagement rings and we're letting you choose every last... En savoir plus

Introducing Ethically-Sourced, Traceable Ceylon Sapphires!

Announcing our Newest Collection of Ceylon Sapphires The Raw Stone now sources ethical, traceable and natural Ceylon sapphires from our partner mine in Sri Lanka San Francisco, CA. (September 10,... En savoir plus