Ingle Says Independents Must Promote Ethical Trade

Posted in News by Admin on February 9th, 2010

Jewelry retailer Ingle & Rhode joined a growing number of companies speaking out against Zimbabwe’s diamond mining industry. In a statement released today, London-based Ingle & Rhode  confirmed to consumers in the U.K. that it is known for it “ethical jewelry” produced using conflict-free diamonds and fair trade gold. 

Ingle & Rhode cited the ongoing battle between Zimbabwe and U.K.-based African Consolidated Resources (ACR) for diamond claims in the Marange area. ACR has claimed all diamonds removed from their claims in dispute should be considered “stolen.”

“That the Zimbabwean government is resorting to little more than bullying to encroach on the diamond fields of Marange is, sadly, of little surprise and shows just how much work is needed to go into Africa’s diamond trade to make it legitimate and fair for all,” said Tim Ingle of Ingle & Rhode. “The industry will always have a black mark against its name with actions like these, and it is up to independent traders such as Ingle & Rhode to promote the cause of ethical diamonds and jewelry.”