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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009In the midst of frustration, Ian Smillie, one of the leading conflict diamond experts and key architect of the Kimberley Process, declared his resignation to the Kimberley Process members this past month, declaring the process ineffective. In an eloquently written letter, Smillie states: “when regulators fail to regulate, the systems they were designed to protect [...]
Top Ten Things to Consider When Buying a Wedding Band
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Long after your big day has passed, your wedding bands will remain a visible and beautiful reminder of your shared past, your values, and your dreams for the future. Before you select your wedding bands, read these tips on how to find a wedding ring that fits your taste, ethics and price range.
1. Consider your [...]
Diavik Mine Exceeds Standards of Community Support
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Brilliant Earth’s environmentally and socially responsible Canadian diamonds are sourced from two specific mines in the Northwest Territory of Canada, one of which is the Diavik Mine. The Diavik Mine maintains high standards of social and environmental responsibility, and plays an impactful role in local community development of the Northwest Territory region.
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 and [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Big Step Forward for Fair Trade Gold
Friday, February 13th, 2009An important step has been taken to increase the availability of independently certified fair trade gold on the international market. Ethically sourced gold may soon join the ranks of increasingly popular third party fair trade certified products, such as chocolate and coffee brands. In December, 2008 the boards of the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) [...]
Brilliant Earth Donates to Stop Child Labor in Mines
Friday, January 30th, 2009Brilliant Earth is proud to announce our recent donation to the Diamond Development Initiative’s Tukudimuna Child Labor pilot program. The program works to get Congolese children out of diamond mines and into higher education and better economic opportunities. Our donation of $10,000 will sponsor the enrollment of 108 children, from the Democratic Republic of the [...]
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