2 Responses to “green diamonds…”

1. Danielle // Jan 8, 2009 at 4:32 pm

   Hi There – This is Danielle from Brilliant Earth. I thought it might be helpful for me to offer some information regarding conflict free diamonds. We are very committed to diamond origin education, and will be more than happy to answer questions about our company, conflict free diamonds and metal mining issues.

   All diamonds purchased from Brilliant Earth include a certificate guaranteeing their conflict-free origin. Our diamonds originate from one of two Canadian diamond mines in the Northwest Territories of Canada: Diavik and EKATI. All of our Canadian diamonds have certification policies compliant with one of the leading bodies for Canadian diamonds such as the Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct, Canadamark, or the Government of the Northwest Territories. Our diamonds larger than 0.30ct are also accompanied by a laboratory grading report as well as a laser inscription on the girdle of the diamond which further helps you to identify your diamond. We don’t believe that you should have to pay more for an ethically sourced product – as a result, our prices are quite competitive.

   For more information regarding the diamond verification and Canadian diamonds, please visit the following links:

   http://www.brilliantearth.com/certification.aspx
   http://www.brilliantearth.com/Canadian-diamonds.aspx

   While there is currently no standard for fair trade diamonds, Brilliant Earth is actively working to promote the development of such standards. We are also active in various pilot programs for ethically sourced African diamonds. The mining regions of West Africa remain among the poorest in their respective countries with few benefits of the mineral wealth trickling down to mining communities. We support the development of a healthy industry for ethically-sourced diamonds as the surest way to promote social reform, providing a direct economic incentive for our industry to implement fair trade diamond practices. As part of this social mission, we also donate 5% of profits to help communities in Africa and to help build a foundation of infrastructure for this fair trade future.

   In addition to our policies on ethical gemstone sourcing, Brilliant Earth uses 100% recycled gold and platinum in the jewelry we produce.

   I would be excited to answer any of your questions either by phone or email, please do not hesitate to contact me.

   Warm Regards,
   Danielle

   Danielle Mainas
   Brilliant Earth
   http://www.brilliantearth.com
   danielle@brilliantearth.com
   t: 415.354.4632
   f: 505.212.4881

2. admin // Jan 8, 2009 at 9:26 pm

   Thanks Danielle! This information is wonderful and I hope that it helps brides and grooms and anyone else out there looking for green jewelry!

   Astrid