At Knox Jewelers, we prefer and only recommend CanadaMark diamonds when origin is a concern, as they offer the most robust diamond tracking system on the market.
Our stock of Canadian diamond options have documentation insuring that the diamond has been mined and cut in Canada and therefore absolutely conflict free. We offer engagement ring center diamond sizes as well as smaller Canadian melee diamonds to feature as side stones in ring settings and wedding bands.
When you select a CanadaMark diamond as your center stone, you can be assured of its Canadian origin by means of a unique tracking system that follows each stone from its mine of origin all the way through every stage of production until a polished and faceted diamond is completed. Every CanadaMark diamond is responsibly mined in the Northwestern Territories of Canada and is finished to meet specific quality standards. Each gemstone is guaranteed to be natural and untreated. CanadaMark is the only diamond to come with an independent assurance of its ethical Canadian origin.
Canadian diamonds formed deep within the earth more than a billion years ago and were hidden below ground in the Northwest Territories. A few hundred kilometers from the Arctic Circle, the region is barren and remote. Every CanadaMark diamond is recovered from either the Ekati or Diavik diamond mine. The Ekati location was Canada’s first mine and was commissioned in 1998. Diavik on the other hand, was discovered later but is larger and produces more diamonds in terms of carat weight. The Ekati and Diavik mines have both been carefully designed, through extensive consultation with Aboriginal communities of the region, to protect wildlife in the Lac de Gras area. The mines also have a history of developing technologies and processes to conserve the environment. Supporting local business is also a top priority for the mines, which recognize that a thriving northern economy benefits both company and employees.
Every CanadaMark diamond is given a certificate card. Before this can be issued, the manufacturer must provide detailed evidence of the diamond’s origins, technical characteristics, such as weight, cut, color, and quality, and movement through its tracking systems. Each diamond that meets the CanadaMark program’s tracking and quality criteria is registered on the CanadaMark database and given a unique serial number. The serial number and the CanadaMark logo are then laser inscribed onto the girdle of the diamond. The serial number and the diamond’s polished and rough weight are printed onto a certificate card that accompanies each CanadaMark diamond. You will receive this certificate card upon pick-up when your engagement ring is completed.
All of our diamonds options offered in our hand crafted rings are guaranteed in their strict adherence to the United Nations Kimberley Process to insure that all diamonds sold at Knox Jewelers are conflict free. If absolute origin is a concern, we do offer CanadaMark diamonds that are documented all the way from the mine to finished product. If you are interested in selecting a Canadian option to feature in your custom engagement ring, please contact us to inquire on current availability. We can help you custom tailor your perfect engagement ring around a beautiful CanadaMark diamond of your choosing.