Just the other day I read about conflict free diamond jewelry company Brilliant Earth via Ideal Bite.
Diamonds, and the ways in which we attain them, are something that had already been on my mind a lot in recent weeks, what with the surge in diamond jewelry commercials on tv, just in time for holiday shopping, and the release of Blood Diamond. I even heard an interview on NPR just the other evening, talking about the diamond industry preparing for backlash as a result of the new film.
Never ceasing to amaze, Ideal Bite tipped me off Brilliant Earth, which offers fair trade and conflict free diamond jewelry. This company strives to use only sustainable and ethically attained diamonds, gold, and platinum in their jewelry. They also donate 5% of their profits to the Diamonds for Africa fund, which gives back to local African communities harmed by the diamond trade.
Brilliant Earth offers wedding and engagement rings, of course (they’ll even let you design your own!), but they also offer loose diamonds as well as earrings, pendants, and other custom designed jewelry. Check out this beautiful antique style custom designed ring, which is set with fair trade sapphires.
I’m not planning on doing any diamond buying anytime soon, but in the case I ever do decide I want a flashy ring on my finger, I can guarantee I’ll want to know exactly where it came from and that no one was harmed in getting it to me. Companies like Brilliant Earth provide a good alternative for those of us who want a clear conscience when shopping for fancy jewelry.
Engagement rings from Novori are ensured conflict free. We have diamond rings in platinum, yellow and white gold along with earrings, bracelets and pendants.
I like that one ring you have a pic of there, but I can’t find it on the site! Not that it’s really relevant, I’m just obsessed with bezel set stuff and I can’t find that particular one.
Left by Bridget on December 13th, 2006