Why I Don’t Buy Diamonds
Written by Cathy
Not only are they outrageously expensive, but its difficult to know whether they are ethical and conflict-free. Not just the blood diamonds in a far away place like Africa, but also from resellers like Zales.
Zales claims to buy diamonds from conflict free zones, but seems to have a different ethical problem. Zales Fires Top Earning Saleswoman Because She Needs Surgery
I do not want a diamond for an engagement ring. There is too much bad energy associated with them. Too few retailers participate in programs verifying their diamonds came from ethical sources.
Brilliant Earth sells diamonds mined in Canada and Namibia. However, DeBeers still owns many of these mines in Canada, as well as Africa. They want to develop through a major protected area watershed in Canada. As an outdoors enthusiast, I enjoy Canada’s untouched wilderness. While they will be following Canadian regulatory standards, I still choose not to buy new diamonds.
I don’t have a diamond. At the time of our engagement saving money for our first home was more important than buying a ring that I wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing anyway.
I learned more about the diamond industry and decided a diamond was definitely not for me.
I have considered an antique ring as a good alternative. Or if you have family who want to pass down a ring you can have a new setting made for the ring. Recycling at its’ finest!
I wouldn’t feel comfortable with a large, expensive ring either. Plus I have small hands. It wouldn’t take much to be gregarious.
A friend of mine got engaged recently and had her ring custom made. She designed the ring she wanted, and they paid for it together. That appeals to me.
I like the idea of antique engagement rings, it feels a lot more unique and thought out. Incidentally, I stumbled upon this article about moissanite rings as subs for diamonds. Moissanite is apparently twice as brilliant and definitely cheaper. Just thought I’d share
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