Diamonds with Purpose
Certified sustainably sourced diamonds adhere to the highest standards of social, environmental and ethical performance — with unsurpassed traceability back to the source.
The Story of this Distinguished Certification
In 2020, global leader in third-party sustainability certifications SCS Global Services (SCS) set out to chart a new course for diamonds, pioneering a new era of sustainability. Stakeholders were recruited to provide input from multiple sectors, including diamond production, diamond handling and retail, diamond grading and technology, academia, and civil society.
Following the multi-stakeholder consensus process, SCS Standards, the independent standards setting body, launched the groundbreaking SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds for lab grown and mined diamonds. After rigorous testing, the final version was released in 2024.
By measuring their operations against this revolutionary standard, diamond producers commit to transparency and sustainability efforts across five unique pillars which are then verified through independent audits by SCS. This results in a diamond that consumers can trust is both stunning and responsibly sourced.
The Five Pillars of Sustainability
Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds must be produced in accordance with the five pillars of sustainability.
Click on any of the pillars to learn more.
Why Certification Matters
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The importance of third-party verification to ensure accuracy
Many diamonds claim to be sustainably sourced, ethically made, or eco-friendly, but unless these claims are verified by a third-party, you cannot be sure. Greenwashing, or making false or misleading claims about the environmental or social impacts of diamonds, is still common. By choosing SCS Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds, you ensure that your diamond meets the highest possible standards for environmental, social, and governance practices. -
Supporting people and the planet
Consumers are driving demand for ethical, traceable diamonds. When selecting an SCS Certified Sustainability Rated diamond, you’re not only getting everything you want — spectacular cut, color, clarity, and carat — but you’re also supporting more of what the world really needs: ecological, ethical, and social responsibility. -
The most comprehensive certification available
SCS Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds set a new standard for ethical and sustainable diamond production. Audited and certified against science-based criteria across five key pillars of performance, these are the only diamonds that meet the highest environmental, social and governance standards.
Behind the Certification
Learn about the organizations involved and the roles they play with Sustainability Rated Diamonds Certification.
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SCS Standards developed the certification standard using a multi-stakeholder consensus process and a uniform framework to measure achievements against clearly defined environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
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SCS Global Services is a global pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability certification, conducting third-party audits to confirm conformance to respected certification standards.
Download The SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds