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 The MDC Conflict Free Diamonds Policy:
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Most people are unaware of the role diamonds play in bringing real benefits to people in the countries around the world where diamonds are sourced. Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa. It is also in Africa that this same resource has been used to fund conflict. In 2000, a coalition of governments, non-governmental organizations and the diamond industry worked together to address this issue. In 2002, they established the Kimberley Process Certification System, a UN-backed process that has virtually eliminated the trade in conflict diamonds. Today, over 99% of the world's supply of diamonds is from sources free of conflict.

MDC, along with the global diamond industry, has a zero-tolerance policy toward conflict diamonds. Through measures such as the Kimberley Process, which tracks diamonds from mine to market, the industry in partnership with the United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations, polices diamond exports to prevent the trade of illegal diamonds.

At MDC, we only purchase diamonds through the largest and most respected suppliers who, like us, proudly adhere to and enforce the standards established by the Kimberley Process. All MDC diamonds are warrantied to be conflict free. If one of our suppliers was ever found to be in violation of that process, we would immediately sever that relationship. We will continue to support and promote any process that works to uphold legitimacy in the diamond trade.

Diamonds are mined throughout the world, including major mines in Australia, Africa, Russia and Canada. Diamonds are a major source of good in many African nations, employing and providing healthcare to thousands. For more information on this issue, please visit DiamondFacts.org.

 About The Kimberley Process:

MDC supports the Kimberley process, which is an International process to track and certify diamonds. In April 2003, congress and President Bush passed a law adopting the Kimberley Process that requires all US diamond retailers to buy diamonds from manufacturers who have documentation warranting that the merchandise was obtained through legitimate channels. Today, the US Customs Service actively enforces the Kimberley Process requirements as diamonds enter American ports. For further information, please read the White House statement on the passage of this law.

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Sisterly Advice on Diamonds-2 Brothers Down 1 to go...MDC Only Choice!

A year and half ago one of my 4 brothers asked for help finding a diamond engagement ring for his girlfriend. I told him we should look on line as he is out of town and it would be much easier. I came across MDC Diamonds on line and found the selection and prices to be excellent. After sending several options within his price range I told him to take all of the details (cut, clarity, color and carat) to a local establishment to see if he could get that kind of diamond at that price. As I suspected he could not. We were a little reluctant to make such a large purchase on line but went ahead and did so. The diamond arrived and he took it for an appraisal based on the paperwork it came with. He was told it was exactly what it said and that he got a great deal. The people at MDC were so great to work with. They answered all the questions we had so quickly. The diamond ring was sized and shipped within 2 days. When he finally proposed she was delighted with the purchase. They married last July and just found out they are expecting their first child this summer. Because our experience with MDC Diamonds was so positive I suggested to my other brother who lives in Colorado that when he was ready to pop the question not to go anywhere else. He called in October and enlisted my assistance in helping him find the perfect ring. I immediately went to David's website and began my search. He was planning a trip to my house that month and I wanted to have some options available for him. I found several and saved them all on my "Watched Items" on Ebay. There was one in particular that reminded me of his girlfriend. It was a vintage style band with a beautiful center stone and side diamonds. My sister agreed and when he arrived we convinced him that this was the "perfect" ring for Carrie. Again, we needed to have it resized and it was done and mailed to Colorado within a few days. There were some tricky parts to this shipment as it couldn't arrive at his house because it was a surprise and he didn't want her to see it. So we worked with MDC on where to ship it. Several emails and phone calls with his staff we had the details worked out. The staff at MDC was so helpful that it made our transaction smooth. The ring arrived and we had to wait a month before he proposed. When he did it was a total shock but she loved her ring. John actually told her he couldn't take all the credit that his sisters picked it out. She said it was a great choice. She loves it. My sister and I will not actually get to see it until the wedding this June since they live so far away but we are anxiously awaiting that time. I would highly recommend shopping with David Cohen and his staff anytime you are looking for any type of jewelry. The customer service, the quality of the merchandise and the price make it a fabulous choice for anyone. It has been a pleasure doing business with MDC. I have 1 brother left who is not married and you can bet when he is ready I will be getting a phone call for help. I know exactly where I will be going. I myself will be heading to NYC in a few months for work and I will be stopping in the shop to see about upgrading my own center stone. Again, I can't tell you how satisfied everyone involved in both transactions has been. Thank you very much for your honesty, quality and commitment to your work. Happy Holidays!!!
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Sisterly Advice on Diamonds-2 Brothers Down 1 to go...MDC Only Choice!
A year and half ago one of my 4 brothers asked for help finding a diamond engagement ring for his gi...
 
Kerry Z.
Avon Lake, OH
December 24, 2007

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