Comments on: Great Way To Avoid Buying Conflict Diamonds. http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Going Green. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:37:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Audrey http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6383 Audrey Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:18:40 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6383 I actually own some pieces by this artist. They are super sparkly, edgy and classic... Not to mention the metals are recycled and there is no conflict to be had! I highly reccommend their work. I actually own some pieces by this artist. They are super sparkly, edgy and classic… Not to mention the metals are recycled and there is no conflict to be had! I highly reccommend their work.

]]> By: Metalicious http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6382 Metalicious Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:01:43 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6382 Thanks for featuring my work! I am so happy to hear people are interested in diamond alternatives. Way to be eco-friendly guys! Thanks for featuring my work! I am so happy to hear people are interested in diamond alternatives. Way to be eco-friendly guys!

]]> By: Danika Carter http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6381 Danika Carter Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:28:44 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6381 We're looking for engagement rings right now. I'm hoping to find a diamond 2nd hand, but if we can't we are buying one that's certified conflict-free. The hard part is when you are on a budget this is harder as the only places that offer financing are stores that sell conflict diamonds. Second hand diamonds may be cheaper than new, but you still have to have the cash on hand. It's a struggle. We’re looking for engagement rings right now. I’m hoping to find a diamond 2nd hand, but if we can’t we are buying one that’s certified conflict-free. The hard part is when you are on a budget this is harder as the only places that offer financing are stores that sell conflict diamonds. Second hand diamonds may be cheaper than new, but you still have to have the cash on hand. It’s a struggle.

]]> By: Carla | Green and Chic http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6380 Carla | Green and Chic Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:17:02 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6380 I think man made would be the way to go too. For me personally, it doesn't have to be a diamond, or anything at all! But if that were to come up, man made would be my first choice. I think man made would be the way to go too. For me personally, it doesn’t have to be a diamond, or anything at all! But if that were to come up, man made would be my first choice.

]]> By: Monica http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6379 Monica Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:03:46 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6379 This is a HUGE social justice issue that most people are afraid to bring up - Love this article. Those silver rings are a unique alternative to be sure. Tonia, good point about manmade diamonds. Why not? This is a HUGE social justice issue that most people are afraid to bring up – Love this article. Those silver rings are a unique alternative to be sure. Tonia, good point about manmade diamonds. Why not?

]]> By: Carrie http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6377 Carrie Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:21:52 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6377 i saw a really cool thing on pbs about pink diamonds that are only found in one part of Australia. they're more expensive than white diamonds but you can be sure they're not conflict diamonds if they're pink i saw a really cool thing on pbs about pink diamonds that are only found in one part of Australia. they’re more expensive than white diamonds but you can be sure they’re not conflict diamonds if they’re pink

]]> By: david http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6378 david Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:54:39 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6378 Another great way to avoid them! If I ever get married again, there is no way I will be buying new diamonds! Another great way to avoid them! If I ever get married again, there is no way I will be buying new diamonds!

]]> By: Becky Striepe http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6376 Becky Striepe Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:51:18 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6376 Those are lovely! My favorite diamond alternative is vintage diamonds. When he proposed, my husband gave me a necklace that belonged to his grandmother, and we had that diamond along with a couple from a ring of my mom's (her grandmother's, I think) set to make my ring. It was less expensive, conflict free, and sentimental! Win! Those are lovely!

My favorite diamond alternative is vintage diamonds. When he proposed, my husband gave me a necklace that belonged to his grandmother, and we had that diamond along with a couple from a ring of my mom’s (her grandmother’s, I think) set to make my ring. It was less expensive, conflict free, and sentimental! Win!

]]> By: Tonia http://thegoodhuman.com/2010/06/30/great-way-to-avoid-buying-conflict-diamonds/#comment-6375 Tonia Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:37:52 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=2866#comment-6375 Great post! There are SO many alternatives to diamonds. Man made diamonds (Moissonite) is actually harder and more multi-fascited that diamond...and because it was made in a lab, there is MUCH less impact on the environment (NO mining!), and obviously no one died to make it as well. Search Etsy for Tamara McFarland, she makes beautiful rings out of recycled metals and man made stones. :) Great post! There are SO many alternatives to diamonds. Man made diamonds (Moissonite) is actually harder and more multi-fascited that diamond…and because it was made in a lab, there is MUCH less impact on the environment (NO mining!), and obviously no one died to make it as well. Search Etsy for Tamara McFarland, she makes beautiful rings out of recycled metals and man made stones. :)

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