Eco - Friendly

Many things harm the environment, but has it ever clicked that jewellery also contributes to this problem. People wear jewellery during everyday occasions. The majority of people however don’t think about how jewellery is made and the illegal actions companies engage in to obtain these jewels, such as trafficking and environmental effects. Consequently, by wearing jewellery, we are in turn destroying the earth and harming Mother Nature. Dirty gold mining releases toxic waste into the ecosystem which results in widespread water pollution and damage to landscapes. For instance, cyanide and mercury, two highly toxic substances have been released into the atmosphere freely because of dirty gold mining. Conflict diamonds also known as “blood diamonds” refer to diamonds mined in African war zones and sold to diamond companies across the world. This involves with human right abuses including violence, worker exploitation, environment damage and child labour.

With all these horrible side affects to the environment, Brilliant Earth is a jewellery organization that does its part to contribute to the environment by obtaining jewellery in eco-friendly ways. They certify conflict free diamonds from Canada and Namibia, have fair labour and eco-friendly practices, and 5% of their profits are donated to help local African communities. Brilliant Earth also recycles precious metals. By doing so, they are reducing the global demand for newly mined gold and decreasing toxic waste substances into the atmosphere.   Therefore, recycling metals is a naturally renewable way to make more jewellery.   At Brilliant Earth they track how diamonds are transported from mine to market and ensure that they are mined, cut, and polished in a minimal environmental impact. Because diamonds are able to come from ethnical sources, they are free from violence and other human discrimination. Personally I love jewellery, and rings are my ultimate accessory. Knowing that I am able to buy jewellery in an...