Comments on: Conflict Free Diamond Jewelry http://www.missmalaprop.com/2006/12/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/ indie finds for your uncommon life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:11:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Editahttp://www.missmalaprop.com/2006/12/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/comment-page-1/#comment-13342 Edita Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:32:13 +0000 http://www.missmalaprop.com/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/#comment-13342 I think a worth visiting and supporting site (or brand?) is <a>Igloo Diamonds (www.diamonds.ca)</a>. The site carries exclusively Canadian diamonds and forwards a portion of their mark up (not the elusive figure called "profit", the site explains) towards landmine clearing in Mozambique. Another site with plenty of links with information on the topic is <a>www.diamonds.org</a> I think a worth visiting and supporting site (or brand?) is Igloo Diamonds (www.diamonds.ca).
The site carries exclusively Canadian diamonds and forwards a portion of their mark up (not the elusive figure called “profit”, the site explains) towards landmine clearing in Mozambique.
Another site with plenty of links with information on the topic is http://www.diamonds.org

]]> By: marc choythttp://www.missmalaprop.com/2006/12/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/comment-page-1/#comment-2169 marc choyt Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:27:07 +0000 http://www.missmalaprop.com/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/#comment-2169 There are a number of manufacturers who are concerned about these ideas and I'm gathering, even beside Brilliant Earth. I'm compiling a data base of them, creating a movement website that support fair trade, ecologically responsible jewelry practices. It's www.fairjewelry.org I am a manufacturer myself attempting to apply these things, which is difficult. But I am convinced it is the right things to do. There are a number of manufacturers who are concerned about these ideas and I’m gathering, even beside Brilliant Earth. I’m compiling a data base of them, creating a movement website that support fair trade, ecologically responsible jewelry practices. It’s http://www.fairjewelry.org I am a manufacturer myself attempting to apply these things, which is difficult. But I am convinced it is the right things to do.

]]> By: MissMalaprophttp://www.missmalaprop.com/2006/12/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/comment-page-1/#comment-387 MissMalaprop Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:25:51 +0000 http://www.missmalaprop.com/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/#comment-387 Chris: While I certainly agree (I'm not much of a diamond girl myself anyway, I prefer pearls or rubies), people are going to buy diamonds. It's just a fact I've grown accustomed to, as it's part of our society, and I think it will take quite some time to break everyone of their desire to purchase diamond entirely. Until that day comes, I think encouraging the purchase of conflict free or otherwise sustainably attained diamonds is a much better alternative. Chris: While I certainly agree (I’m not much of a diamond girl myself anyway, I prefer pearls or rubies), people are going to buy diamonds. It’s just a fact I’ve grown accustomed to, as it’s part of our society, and I think it will take quite some time to break everyone of their desire to purchase diamond entirely. Until that day comes, I think encouraging the purchase of conflict free or otherwise sustainably attained diamonds is a much better alternative.

]]> By: Chris Jhttp://www.missmalaprop.com/2006/12/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/comment-page-1/#comment-386 Chris J Thu, 08 Feb 2007 23:36:26 +0000 http://www.missmalaprop.com/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/#comment-386 It has to be pointed out though, however commendable blood free diamonds are, they are still over priced lumps of crystal, made popular by a materialistic shallow society, guided by the clever marketing machines of the rich, de beers for example, despite all that sparkle, are far from heavenly... It has to be pointed out though,
however commendable blood free diamonds are,
they are still over priced lumps of crystal,
made popular by a materialistic shallow society,
guided by the clever marketing machines of the rich,
de beers for example, despite all that sparkle,
are far from heavenly…

]]> By: MissMalaprophttp://www.missmalaprop.com/2006/12/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/comment-page-1/#comment-141 MissMalaprop Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:23:04 +0000 http://www.missmalaprop.com/conflict-free-diamond-jewelry/#comment-141 Bridget, it's here: http://www.brilliantearth.com/CustomDesign.aspx It's an example of one of their recent custom design pieces. I think it's gorgeous! Sarah, glad to be of service! But really, thank Ideal Bite, cause without them I wouldn't have known either. Bridget, it’s here:

http://www.brilliantearth.com/CustomDesign.aspx

It’s an example of one of their recent custom design pieces. I think it’s gorgeous!

Sarah, glad to be of service! But really, thank Ideal Bite, cause without them I wouldn’t have known either.

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