A fair generation of diamonds
To produce ethical diamonds for the jewellery industry, we take a holistic approach to sustainability – on an environmental, commercial and social level.
When Nevermined was created, the founders pursued a common mission: to produce genuine diamonds for mandana's own jewellery collections that meet the highest quality standards – and to do so sustainably. Nevermined diamonds should act as a solution to all ethical and environmental conflicts associated with both mined diamonds and imported lab-grown diamonds.
Powered by all-natural electricity
The responsible and conscious use of electricity as a resource is the most important factor in our sustainable approach to production. Accordingly, we only use the best possible, most sustainable type of electricity: green energy. This is not produced from fossil fuels, but exclusively from renewable energies such as solar, wind or hydropower. We are working to cover some of our energy needs ourselves in the future.
Minimal transport routes, maximum transparency
Most lab-grown diamond manufacturers are based outside Europe. This would involve long transport routes to Germany for the diamonds and high levels of CO2 emissions. In addition, many manufacturers do not ensure full transparency about their production processes and working conditions. This way, it would not have been possible to ensure sustainable production of the diamonds. Accordingly, Christine Marhofer and Michael Marhofer decided to produce their diamonds themselves. In our own Nevermined laboratory in Essen, Germany, lab-grown diamonds are created in the heart of Europe under fair, transparent and tested conditions.
On the way to a more sustainable future
We are not perfect. And we probably never will be. But we always try to come as close as we can. New options and alternatives are constantly emerging to make existing processes that bit better, more sustainable, more durable. And that is exactly what we value. Day by day, we too are working to position ourselves as well as possible for a sustainable future. Values-based entrepreneurship is the approach we pursue. For us, it means finding solutions where they are most needed, taking responsibility for our employees and our environment, approaching natural resources mindfully and creating things that last without being wasteful. We do not wish to ease our conscience. We want to lead the way with a clear conscience to set an example for our children and future generations. This is what our commitment to sustainability entails.
Lab-grown diamond vs mine diamond
For many decades, the diamond industry faced serious challenges. Mining diamonds was and still is associated with social and ethical conflicts and serious environmental impacts. By producing diamonds in the laboratory, we can avoid all the conflicts associated with mining diamonds at Nevermined.