Archive for May, 2011
Jewelry Consumers Flex Green Muscles with Target and Costco
Friday, May 20th, 2011At Brilliant Earth, we’re strong believers in the power of consumers to drive positive social and environmental change. A case in point is the success of the No Dirty Gold campaign by Earthworks International. Jewelry retailers are pledging to support the campaign and abide by No Dirty Gold’s “Golden Rules” for responsible gold mining. So [...]
International Divide over Zimbabwe’s Kimberley Process Participation
Thursday, May 5th, 2011For months, countries belonging to the Kimberley Process, the international diamond certification scheme, have been deadlocked in a debate regarding the ban on diamond exports from Zimbabwe’s Marange district. Now those negotiations appear headed for a climactic finish—but unfortunately, not with the hoped for results. We strongly believe that the Kimberley Process’s ban on Marange [...]
