ILDA Traceability Standard

Version 1.0 — Defining the chain-of-custody requirements for life diamond certification.

The Four Stages

ILDA certification requires documented, auditable evidence at every stage of the life diamond's journey.

Stage 1: Source Collection

Documentation of the biological carbon source, including:

Type of source material (hair, fur, plant, etc.)
Collection date and location
Collector identification and signature
Photographic evidence where applicable
Unique batch identifier assigned at collection

Stage 2: Carbon Processing

Documentation of the transformation from organic material to elemental carbon:

Processing facility identification
Processing date and batch records
Quality control measurements
Carbon purity analysis
Chain-of-custody transfer documentation

Stage 3: Diamond Synthesis

Documentation of the manufacturing process:

Growth method and parameters
Synthesis duration and conditions
Quality inspection records
Post-growth processing details
Diamond grading and characterization

Stage 4: Certificate Issuance

Final verification and documentation:

Complete traceability record review
Independent verification checkpoint
ILDA certificate number assignment
Public registry entry
Annual re-verification requirement

Document History

Version	Date	Changes
1.0	May 2026	Initial publication