Posted on August 14th, 2010 by admin

Ethical Diamonds, ect

Category: Religion & Spirituality, Tags: , ,

GKWn asked:


Ok, I know this does not really go here and I am sorry. I will re-ask elsewhere if theres a section I missed that would be appropriate.

I am going to be proposing some time in the near future. my girlfriend and I have looked at rings and such together online (exactly when the actual official asking is going to be and such,is still gonna be a surprise…)

anyway, we found this site, http://www.brilliantearth.com/ and it looks *really* good. canadian, fair trade conflict free diamonds, reclaimed Gold, even the box it comes in is made from renewable forests and all that nice eco-friendly stuff, shes more into such things than I am, but I would prefer all that sort of ethically clean things as well.

but is that stuff authentic? I mean, I have seen one thing that says the kimberly process or whatever it is, is not that reliable, and another that says the canadian diamonds thing isn’t as “clean” as some places advertise it to be…

how much of that is suckering sentimental saps for their money, how much is reliable?

and what about certifications? what has me slightly worried on this place is that the certifying place that they seem to use, seems to not have the most pristine reputation and that concerns me.

also, how small is too small? whats a “normal” diamond size for such a ring? (wearing it after the marrige as well, not just for the engagement) the price difference for one more millimeter of diameter seems rather subsantial if its a good cut and all.

an idea I have thought of would be getting the diamond loose, having it verified or something, and if its as it should be, then get it put in a ring, and if not return it? how much does such verification take?

6 Responses to “Ethical Diamonds, ect”

Jill: K.M.A.A. on August 15th, 2010 12:15 am:

I’m unconventional. When my husband and I got married, we exchanged gold necklaces with an anchor on it instead of rings. No diamonds, no gems at all.

Diamond rings are so ordinary.

Think outside the box. Be unique, be creative.

happiest christian!!! on August 17th, 2010 11:32 pm:

i would go with it! its better than funding the jewish exploitation of african diamond mine workers!!

lololol on August 19th, 2010 9:30 am:

its ETC et cetera, not ect, JUST WANNA HELP SOMEONE PPL NOT LOOK DUMB

gene b on August 22nd, 2010 6:49 pm:

If you don’t see this as a con, I have some oceanfront property in Arizona I would like to sell.. God bless

Noota Oolah on August 22nd, 2010 10:00 pm:

Mining is mining, its not great work and it comes with a lot of risk. Canadian diamond mines are inspected and inspected and the workers are well paid. Actually people from all over the country a moved up there to work. People aren’t being murdered nor murdering for these diamonds, at least not when they’re in this country.

Size, clarity, cut and carat are all personal choices. Look for the papers of authecity with your diamond.

For more information about mining practices and how to know if you have a real one, go to the website for the Government of the Northwest Territories (where they are mined):

Good luck! Kudos to you for taking all the right steps.

Mark on August 24th, 2010 1:11 pm:

You can find better quality rings, better prices for diamonds and all conflict free with a much more reputable jewelers like for example :

good luck