Our commitment to traceability

At Tom Wood, our commitment to responsibility is central to what we craft, guiding decisions from design to the final piece. This dedication requires us to seek out materials and processes that reflect our values. As the next step in this responsible journey, we are proud to announce that all Tom Wood diamond products produced after June 2025 will exclusively feature SCS-007 certified lab-grown diamonds 100% traceable to the production site. For us, this is more than a new material; it marks a milestone in our ability to trace the origin of every lab-grown diamond and make informed sourcing decisions. This led us to ALTR, an SCS-007 certified supplier with independently verified standards for responsible diamond production.

The decision to exclusively use lab-grown diamonds is a natural and necessary evolution in our journey. While mined diamonds have a rich history, their path from deep within the earth to a finished piece of jewellery is at times both complex and difficult to trace. Furthermore, mined diamonds depend on the extraction of virgin natural resources. By choosing diamonds created above ground, we alleviate this, removing the need for mining quarries entirely. By transitioning to lab-grown diamonds, we can verify the origin of every stone, bringing greater transparency to our materials and a more considered approach to modern luxury.

The craftsmanship of a diamond now goes beyond the traditional arts of cutting and polishing. With lab-grown diamonds, the creation of the stone itself is a feat of precision and technology. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to their mined counterparts. The only difference lies in their origin: they are created above ground rather than extracted from the earth. The process, known as Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), is a meeting of innovation and craft. It begins with a thin diamond seed placed in a sealed chamber. The chamber is heated and infused with carbon-rich gas. This gas then breaks down, allowing pure carbon atoms to bond to the seed, layer by meticulous layer. The result is a complete diamond, formed through an innovative process powered using primarily renewable energy sources from solar panels.

To realise this vision, we have partnered with ALTR Created Diamonds, a leader in the field of lab-grown diamonds. We chose ALTR for their commitment to responsibility and their independently verified practices, which mirror our standards. Through their SCS-007 certification, ALTR demonstrates independently verified climate performance, with production powered primarily by renewable energy. This independent verification gives us confidence in the integrity of our diamonds.

If you have more questions about our lab-grown diamonds, the technology behind them, or our responsibility journey, we invite you to explore our FAQ.

To experience the brilliance and craftsmanship of our pieces first-hand, we welcome you to our flagship stores in Oslo and Aoyama.