Archive for April, 2009
Top Ten Ways to Save on Buying an Engagement or Wedding Ring
Thursday, April 30th, 2009It’s tough times out there, but you don’t need to sacrifice your ethics in order to save on your engagement and wedding rings. Here are some tips from our jewelry specialists on how to save a bit of green when shopping green. 1. Opt for one special ring in place of both an engagement ring [...]
Brilliant Earth’s Virtual Shopping Experience!
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Buying diamond jewelry online can be a nerve-wracking experience. You shouldn’t have to worry about what exactly you are going to receive or potential snags in the logistics of receiving your special item. So, for your peace of mind, we’ve built a fantastic new virtual shopping experience on our site. This flash presentation will allow [...]
Important New Film: The Money Stone
Thursday, April 16th, 2009The Money Stone is a feature-length documentary by Stuart Harmon about the lives of artisanal gold miners, or “galamseys,” in Ghana. The film is currently in the final stages of post-production, and we look forward to seeing it. It follows the lives of three young galamseys who have high hopes for their futures despite their [...]
Confrontation over Pebble Mine Project
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009Today, April 15th, a delegation of Native Alaskan and commercial fishermen will confront the mining industry giant Anglo American PLC about its proposed Pebble Mine project in Alaska. The open-pit gold and copper mine would occupy more than 30 square miles of the Bristol Bay watershed, at the headwaters of the world’s greatest Pacific Salmon [...]
Green on the Inside
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009Celebrate your commitment to one another and to the earth at the same time! In honor of Earth Day, throughout the month of April Brilliant Earth will set a green Imperial Diopside gem on the inside of your engagement or wedding bands. Only you will see it, but the semi-precious gem will serve as a [...]
Brilliant Earth Launches on Social Media Sites
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009Brilliant Earth is happy to announce the launch of our new and updated social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr. Come check us out! We get flooded with great proposal stories and tips from our customers and fans, and we’re excited to now enable you to share your stories, ideas and passions.
Zimbabwe Minister Faces Questions on Mass Graves
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009In November, the Zimbabwe government massacred illegal diamond miners who had taken to the diamond fields to alleviate their desperate poverty. An estimated 140 miners were killed in the brutal raids. Zimbabwean parliamentarians will now interrogate Obert Mpofu, the minister of mines, regarding allegations that 83 of the illegal miners allegedly killed by the army [...]
Top Ten Pitfalls to Consider When Buying an Engagement Ring
Tuesday, April 7th, 20091. Your opinion matters! Don’t hesitate to get involved. If you choose to have your sweetheart involved in the ring selecting process, you don’t have to keep to the back seat. She’s going to wear this ring for the rest of her life, and she wants your support and values your opinion. Selecting an engagement [...]
Child Mining in Sierra Leone
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009The battle against brutality in Sierra Leone’s diamond fields continues. In theory, the Sierra Leone government now controls the diamond fields and oversees mining labor. In reality, however, there are more than 200,000 desperately impoverished people illegally working the fields every day for a pittance, and many of them are children. Despite the aims of [...]
