Have you ever thought about where the things you buy come from? Especially that ring on your left hand…Do you think about ethics and origin of your purchases? To be honest, many people do not. But you should. Brilliant Earth helps makes those choices easier ensuring that the jewels and metals used in their pieces are ethical. If you ever heard of ‘Blood Diamonds’ you will know where I am coming from. Though it seems worlds away at times mining for gemstones and metals causes environmental destruction and hinders many basic human rights, we take for granted, in other countries. Brilliant Earth offers 100% recycled and socially responsible jewelry; with certificates of verified ethical origin for each piece.
Brilliant Earth has been raising awareness of vast diamond deposits under the control of the Zimbabwean government. Even though the stones are being sold as ’conflict free,’ there is overwhelming evidence of mass murders, torture, and rape at the mines. Many diamonds are sourced directly from Canadian mines with impeccable labor and environmental standards. Their online conflict-free buying guide helps consumers understand the current diamond industry and what they should expect from retailers.
They have simply stated pieces to pieces that will drop jaws but most of all you will know that the necklace you wear close to your heart or the ring on your finger came to you conflict free, without someone else’s life, livelihood, or home at stake.
I have the Brilliant Earth; Star Charm Pendant in Silver. It is a beautiful piece and I feel proud wearing something that was recycled into something so stunning. Plus, when someone asks me about my piece of jewelry from Brilliant Earth I am able to educate them on how to buy jewelry responsibly. If buying a $70 necklace (that you know the origins of where it was created and mined) versus a $35 necklace from a chain store (that you have no idea how it came to be), would you buy the more socially responsible piece ?! I would. Knowing that I helped impact human rights across the world makes me know I am purchasing something not only of quality but a value that is not measurable in dollar signs.In this economy it is important to think about where you money is going, invest in a piece that is worth it’s value and think about what you value most.
