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At the heart of Larsen Jewellery is a set of high ethical
standards in everything they do, from ensuring that their
diamonds are conflict-free to sourcing their materials in
the most socially responsible way.
“Exploitation in all its forms can be rife at lower levels
of supply chains, and this does not exclude the jewellery
industry. There are gold mines where workers are forced
to labour in extremely dangerous conditions without
proper safety equipment, for very little money,” they
acknowledge. “The blood diamond trade in developing
countries as well, such as Zimbabwe, where profits are
used to fund criminal activity, violence and horrendous
human rights abuses.”
In light of this, Larsen Jewellery has ensured that
they abide by the Kimberley Process, a United Nations
declaration signed by 54 diamond producing countries to
stop the mining and sale of conflict diamonds that fund
war crimes. The Kimberley Process has strict guidelines
to track the origins of shipments of rough diamonds to
certify diamonds as conflict free.
Ultimately, a big congratulations was in order after
finding out Larsen Jewellery was the Official Diamond
Partner of The Bachelor Season 5. “It’s been so
enjoyable assisting Matty with a very special ring for
Laura! The ring is so beautiful and he was such a
pleasure to deal with during the whole process.”
When talking about what other goals they planned to
achieve in the future, Susie explained that one of their
key goals would be to make Larsen Jewellery as ‘green’
and environmentally friendly as possible. This, of course,
includes their aims of becoming a carbon neutral
business, and to be a leader in the sustainable jewellery
industry. They will also be spreading the love about their
new Fairtrade Gold wedding rings.
www.larsenjewellery.com.au
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Level 5, 412 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000