Archive for September, 2011
Rebels Clash Over Diamonds in Central African Republic
Friday, September 30th, 2011Violence over diamonds has erupted once again. This time, the location is the Central African Republic (CAR), a small impoverished country in the geographic heart of Africa. In the past month, fighting has flared up between two rebel militias. Both militias are seeking to control diamond-rich territory near the town of Bria, in the eastern [...]
Shosholoza: The Mining Song that Moved a Nation
Friday, September 23rd, 2011It’s easy to become discouraged about the problems facing the gold and diamond mining industries. From violence, to child labor, to toxic mercury emissions, the problems plaguing these industries are both serious and difficult to fix. When will things ever change? And how do gold and diamond miners themselves maintain hope? One way they have [...]
Brilliant Earth Partner Wins Human Rights Award
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Every year, a handful of courageous individuals receive the Alison Des Forges Award from Human Rights Watch, a leading international human rights organization. The award, according to Human Rights Watch, “celebrates the valor of individuals who put their lives on the line to protect the dignity and rights of others.” This year, Human Rights Watch [...]
Survey: Most Brides Help Select Engagement Ring
Thursday, September 1st, 2011A new survey conducted by TheKnot.com and TheWeddingChannel.com reports some interesting findings on engagement and wedding ring preferences. More than 10,000 brides and 1,000 grooms either engaged or married in the past year participated in the survey. Questions covered everything from metal choice (73 percent chose white gold engagement rings) to diamond shape (53 percent [...]
