Ethical Diamond Options and Alternatives

Ethical Diamond Options and Alternatives

We want your adore for mother nature to be mirrored in the jewellery you use, so we are normally on the lookout for methods to make our one of a kind jewelry a lot more sustainable and use supplies from ethical resources. As we made new engagement rings for the June 2022 launch, we researched the best suppliers for recycled, eco-helpful, and conflict-free of charge diamonds, as effectively as substitute stones that are just as visually beautiful. Go through a lot more about just about every stone under to decide which a person fits your aspiration ring.

Recycled Diamond

Ethical Diamond Options and Alternatives

Recycled diamonds are stones that presently exist in the supply chain that are restored to make certain that they are the exact good quality as a model new diamond. Since they bypass the mining system, they are a notably eco-helpful choice. 

Conflict-free Diamond

18k palladium white gold birch bark rings with conflict free diamond by Beth Millner Jewelry

Our conflict no cost diamonds are not long ago mined stones. To make sure that they are ethically sourced, our diamond supplier follows the pointers of the Kimberley method, is in compliance with the United Nations resolutions, and assures that the diamonds are conflict free.

Lab-grown Diamond

14k yellow gold trillium engagement ring with lab grown diamond by Beth Millner Jewelry

Lab developed diamonds are genuine diamonds that were being developed under certain circumstances in a lab. They are frequently superb in excellent, but are substantially additional affordable than mined stones. That claimed, it is significant to be aware that they will not take pleasure in price over time in the very same way that mined stones will.

Diamonds are the toughest gemstone, and are ranked at a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. This would make them perfect for day-to-day put on. 

Moissanite

14k rose gold leafy branch engagement ring with eco-friendly moissanite by Beth Millner Jewelry

Moissanite may well seem like diamond, but it is a entirely unique gemstone! At first found in meteors, the pure offer is particularly constrained, and just about all moissanite on the industry is lab developed. Like lab developed diamonds, moissanite will not recognize worth about time. That reported, moissanite is extra economical than diamond options, and has additional fireplace (the fast transforming flashes of coloration observed in some gems) than diamond. They are a 9.5 on the Mohs scale, and are acceptable for everyday put on.

Sapphire

14k rose gold tree trunk engagement ring with Montana Sapphire by Beth Millner Jewelry

Our Sapphires are mined ideal right here in the United States in Montana. Our supplier is a Gold Stage Green The united states Accredited Business enterprise, which is an impartial certification supplied to organizations that are environmentally liable and socially equitable, amongst other attributes. Every single sapphire is heat taken care of next business requirements to provide out the very best colour possible from every stone, building them a terrific option if you’re on the lookout for something blue. They are a 9 on the Mohs scale, and are suited for day-to-day wear.