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Four Questions You Must Ask Before Buying Ethical Jewelry

September 30, 2020
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Buying jewelry isn’t the most common thing. People usually prefer to invest in jewelry only during special events or occasions. The main reason behind this is the price tag.

Jewelry is downright expensive. And when it comes to diamond-studded jewelry, the question is not just about the expense but also about the jewelry being ethical or not. As per one survey, it was stated that almost 50% of the millennials feel it is important to buy ethically sourced wedding rings.

So, here in this article, we will provide you with a few questions that you must raise before investing in ethical engagement rings. 

1- Is The Gemstone/Diamond Conflict-Free?

When you raise this question, most of the jewelers will answer you by saying that the diamonds they have are Kimberly certified.

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However, this answer isn’t enough proof to consider gemstone as ethical. This is because even when the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was introduced to eradicate the smuggling of conflict or blood diamonds; the smuggling is still on in the market. Unless your jeweler can trace the source, you cannot be sure of it being conflict-free. 

2- Where Was The Stone Produced? 

Ethical jewelry designers brand will be able to trace the gem right back to its origin. Right from the time of mining to cutting and polishing the stone. The diamond goes through various people’s hands. And not every person in this supply chain is honest. If your seller is unable to trace the diamond, then it is sure that he is sourcing the stone from a big Mining Corporation.

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The best way to know if your diamond is ethical or not is by choosing only to buy a lab-created diamond. 

3- Where Was The Diamond Cut And Polished?

Even if your diamond is conflict-free, there are high chances that the circumstances under which the diamond was cut and polished were unethical. Many times, the cutting and polishing procedure is done under sweatshop conditions. Even underage minors get forced to do it without a proper wage.

If your jeweler knows about the source, then he will know about the cutting and polishing source too. 

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4- What Kind Of Metal Does The Frame Have?

If your jeweler has a source of fair-trade metals, then you can be sure that the money invested in sourcing it is going to improvise the community or the business.

But when there is a less likely chance of fair-trade, then go for recycled metals. These metals are identical to the new metals. So no one can tell them apart. Plus, there is zero chance of unethical mining practices, thus, making your whole investment ethical in London. 

Bottom Line

Buying the engagement ring should excite you and not hurt your wallet. So, make sure to ask these questions to your jeweler before investing. These questions will ensure that the jeweler only deals with Ethical diamond engagement ring styles. And that means there is less or zero environmental impact or human endanger involved in the creation of your investment.

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