As an African who has traveled extensively all over the continent, Vania is acutely aware of the importance of ethical diamond trading.
VANLELES adheres to a strict policy of using only diamonds from suppliers that comply with the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), a monitoring scheme which guarantees that diamonds do not come from conflict areas or illegitimate sources.
VANLELES operates under the principle that it is possible to source beautiful quality diamonds and create exquisite pieces of jewellery whilst adhering to strong moral and ethical codes.
Southern Africa supplies sixty-five percent of the world’s gem-quality diamonds and most of the suppliers to VANLELES mine in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. The $8.4 billion generated by the legal trading of African diamonds now helps to pay for the education, healthcare, clean water and food for millions of people in these regions.
Diamonds can change the lives of more than just the wearer if sourced ethically and VANLELES is committed to ensuring that all diamonds are 100% conflict-free.