What are some alternatives to blood diamonds?
August 3rd, 2008
?? Blue Eyes ?? asked:
Besides the obvious, not buying a ring @ all or buying a cz… what are some ways to make sure diamonds are conflict free? What about simulated diamonds? What does that mean?
Besides the obvious, not buying a ring @ all or buying a cz… what are some ways to make sure diamonds are conflict free? What about simulated diamonds? What does that mean?
Entry Filed under: Diamonds
4 Comments
1. katherine | August 3rd, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Man made diamonds
2. Go Bears! | August 4th, 2008 at 5:27 am
Who cares where the diamond came from… No offense.
3. silverpatty | August 5th, 2008 at 12:16 am
it’s really hard to determine whether a diamond is conflict free, but reputable jewelry stores usually get a certificate from their vendors assuring them that the diamonds are conflict free. of course, if you ask most sales reps they probably won’t be able to discuss it. i work for a jewelry store and we were given certain cards with info on it, in case customers asked. you can also get moissanite, which is a natural stone that looks just like a diamond, but much nicer.
4. prncessstef | August 7th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
A lot real diamonds are basically “blood diamonds,” but you can check with the jeweler for a certificate of proof that it is not. but if you feel strongly enough that you do not want to have a real diamond because of the conflict of “blood diamonds” then I would suggest either CZ (cubic zirconium) or Diamonique- which is another type of manmade diamond but you would never be able to tell that it was (www.qvc.com). Simulated diamonds are man-made diamonds.
And another option is to not go for diamond at all, a friend of mines engagement ring stones are her and her fiance’s birthstones, which is gorgeous.