Lab-grown Jewelry. African Artistry. Lasting Impact.
Exceptional laboratory-grown jewelry funding child protection, education, and community-led livelihoods in African diamond-producing communities.
The “No Blood Diamonds” Initiative
We are developing an initiative that brings together gemstone laboratories, African jewelry artists, collectors, and supporters. Our planned model pairs laboratory-grown gemstones with commissioned African craftsmanship, creating exceptional pieces whose sale can support community priorities.
This development pairs laboratory-grown gemstones with paid African artistry to create exceptional jewelry, with net proceeds intended to support child protection, education, and community-led livelihoods in African diamond-producing communities.
Our purpose is to expand opportunity beyond mining—honoring African craftsmanship while investing in the people and communities connected to the diamond industry.
Currently in development. We welcome expressions of interest from prospective supporters and collaborators.
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Financial Support
Help fund the work behind each piece, including materials, artist commissions, independent assessments, secure transportation, and the development of community partnerships.
When giving opens, contributors will be able to choose a one-time gift or recurring support.
Gemstones, Jewelry & Materials
We welcome inquiries from laboratories, jewelers, and collectors interested in contributing laboratory-grown gemstones, precious metals, finished jewelry, or other suitable materials.
Each proposed contribution will be reviewed for suitability, documentation, condition, and anticipated costs before acceptance. Please contact us before shipping anything.
Creative & Professional Expertise
We invite African jewelry artists, designers, gemologists, appraisers, photographers, logistics specialists, and auction professionals to explore collaboration.
Our model includes paid commissions for participating African artists. Professionals who wish to contribute services may discuss a clearly defined voluntary engagement.
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From exceptional materials to meaningful opportunity.
Our planned process has five stages:
Source and document materials. Review proposed contributions and establish appropriate records of their origin, characteristics, and ownership.
Commission African artists. Agree on designs, compensation, timelines, and attribution with participating artists.
Prepare each finished piece. Arrange suitable assessment, photography, documentation, and presentation.
Offer pieces for sale or auction. Pursue appropriate sales channels and auction relationships, subject to acceptance and agreed terms.
Support community-led programs. Direct available net proceeds toward selected programs addressing child protection, education, and livelihoods in African diamond-producing communities.
This model is being developed. Artists, sales channels, community partners, and funding commitments will be announced as agreements are confirmed.
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Clarity about every contribution.
Before accepting financial contributions, we will identify the receiving organization and explain how funds will be administered.
Receiving organization: Pending
Initiative relationship: Pending
Tax status and receipt information: PendingCosts and proceeds
Producing and selling jewelry involves costs. These may include artist compensation, materials, assessment, insurance, transportation, auction or payment fees, and administration.
We will distinguish gross sales from net proceeds available for community programs and explain how those proceeds are allocated.
Community partner selection
Our proposed selection process will consider local leadership, relevant experience, safeguarding practices, financial accountability, and the ability to report on the use of funds. Community priorities will help shape the programs supported.
Progress reporting
We plan to publish updates on confirmed partnerships, completed pieces, sales results, costs, and community funding. Planned activities will be distinguished from completed work.
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Can I contribute before the first collection launches?
We currently welcome expressions of interest. Financial giving will open once the receiving organization and contribution arrangements are published.
Will I receive a receipt?
Receipt arrangements and any applicable tax-deductibility information will be stated before financial contributions are accepted.
What materials will you accept?
Acceptance will depend on the needs of the collection and a review of the proposed materials and documentation. We cannot guarantee acceptance of every offer.
How should I ship a contribution?
Please obtain written acceptance and agreed shipping instructions first. Insurance, transportation costs, and responsibility during transit should be established before dispatch.
Can I direct my contribution toward a particular purpose?
Contact us before giving to discuss a proposed restriction. Any accepted restriction must be documented in writing.
Does a contribution include ownership of a finished piece?
Any purchase, sponsorship benefit, or ownership arrangement must be agreed separately in writing.
Interested in a major contribution or partnership?
We welcome conversations with prospective patrons, laboratories, artists, and professional collaborators.
