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 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... Read More

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.... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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. Read More

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... Read More

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,... Read More

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... Read More