sustainable sourcing
​​​Ethical Diamond & Gemstone Sourcing​
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Lab-Grown Diamonds
Chemically, physically & optically identical to natural diamonds, and display the same visual phenomenons like fire, scintillation and brilliance. The only difference is the history!
Lab-grown diamonds are inherently conflict-free & eco-friendly compared to diamonds sourced through mining; which is a leading cause of environmental impact, animal migration disruption, water usage, and ethical concerns. That said, there's no free lunch and lab grown diamonds still require a great amount of fossil fuels to generate the facilities and process. But comparing the two methods, it is clearly the more sustainable option.​​​
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Natural Mined Diamonds
The provenance of a natural diamond is truly remarkable, yet throughout history there have been significant social
& environmental concerns. At Dogwood, all of our natural diamonds are certified conflict-free and we are fully committed to ethical sourcing, fair-labor and responsible mining practices.
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Our commitment to ethical sourcing starts with our industry partners. We only work with a handful of carefully vetted diamond merchants who abide by the Kimberley Process and follow strict government regulations. The Kimberley Process is a certification system created in 2003 to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds. Under this process, countries must includes a government-validated certificate that accompanies each shipment of rough or polished diamonds, ensuring that they have been mined and traded legally and ethically. The goal is to promote transparency and accountability in the diamond trade, helping to protect human rights and support peace in diamond-producing regions.
Additionally, our merchants follow the guidelines of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), which sets standards for positive business practices throughout the jewelry supply chain. By these standards, you can rest assured that your natural diamond has a clean history and is completely conflict-free.
Gemstones
Just like our diamond sourcing standards, we only work with gemstone merchants who adhere to strict trading protocols. As a natural resource, gemstones can be found almost anywhere in the world, but they are mined, cut and exchanged too frequently to keep traceable documentation of their exact source. To ensure responsible mining and fair labor practices are being followed, our gemstone merchants maintain an on-site presence to oversee mining operations and gem cutting facilities.
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100% Recycled Metals
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Our Massachusetts-based casting supplier is committed to environmental sustainability in all aspects of operations. All rings are casted using 100% recycled metals, and our partnership helps support the local economy and lower emissions.