buying raw diamonds from overseas

[coril]

Hi all,

So I have a question regarding buying raw diamonds for jewelry making from overseas. I found some raw diamonds on ebay that fit my purposes (was trying to post link but I am not allowed unfortunately).

The seller states that their diamonds meet the requirements for the Kimberley Certification scheme, however they also mention that they do not issue certificates for small lots (which this one is).

As far as I understand you do need a certificate to be able to import the diamonds into the EU, is this correct? So how would this work if this seller specifically states they do not issue certificates?

Thanks for your help!

Corinna

[china]

I would not buy Diamonds from any where that will not issue a certificate.

[Caro]

I imagine that if customs spot them then they'll confiscate them.

You cannot be sure that these aren't conflict diamonds and just because the seller says they are certifiable doesn't mean they are telling the truth of course.

[pearlescence]

We are no longer in the EU

[Caro]

The UK has signed up to the Kimberley Process in its own right though so whether the OP is in the EU or the UK makes no difference here.

I did wonder if there was a de minimis exemption which the seller is relying on but I can't find any reference to one in the process

[pearlescence]

The OP mentioned importing into the EU