Diamonds that are Conflict-free and come from Ethical Sources
As consumers, we should make informed decisions about what we choose to buy. With diamonds, consumers need too know that more than half of the world’s diamonds come from Africa and India, by which they’re mined using slave labor. Oftentimes, the diamonds’ profits fund the revolutionary (war) operations taking place in the most precarious parts of Africa. That’s why these diamonds are referred to as ‘blood diamonds’ or ‘conflict diamonds’. In a sense, buying diamonds from this area means that you are contributing to war and human rights abuses in central Africa, West Africa and India (among other countries). [Read more about it in The Heartless Stone
There’s a process to attempt to shield the market from these blood diamonds but it’s worked with only marginal success. However, since we know that a diamond is a girl’s best friend and there will be no slowing down of diamond purchases - the best way to be a conscientious diamond and fine jewelry consumer is to shop at places like Brilliant Earth. They believe that luxury goods need not come at great human or environmental cost. Their items are conflict free diamond jewelry from Canada, founded on the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. Brilliant Earth donates 5% of its profits to directly benefit local African communities harmed by the diamond industry.
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