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When we think of nontoxic lifestyle, we don\u2019t often think of things like jewelry. But even for people who don\u2019t wear a lot of jewelry, wedding bands and engagement rings<\/a> are still a must. That said, you can make jewelry choices that are better for the planet and the people by choosing sustainable engagement and wedding rings, as well as other responsible choices in jewely. Let\u2019s explore why this is so important.<\/p>\n

Are Diamonds Controversial?<\/h2>\n

For as long as I can remember, the diamond industry has been marred by global conflicts and human rights problems. Is it still an issue? You would think in this day and age, we\u2019d moved past the horrors of what is known as blood diamonds<\/a>. These diamonds are mined by groups that seek to undermine the government in power. Profit go towards funding their war efforts and attempted coups. Because many innocent civilians are often harmed in these conflicts, the name is apt.<\/p>\n

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The diamond industry also has its share of human rights violations, most commonly child labor. According to Reuters<\/a>, during the lockdowns of 2020, children in the Central African Republic (CAR) didn\u2019t stay home but instead, headed out to work the diamond mines.Child labor is illegal in CAR but that didn\u2019t stop it from escalating. In this period, child labor increased by 50%.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this undermines the beauty of the those lifelong wedding bands and engagement rings. However, you can make a different choice by selecting sustainable engagement rings, wedding bands, and jewelry.<\/p>\n

What is Sustainable Jewelry?<\/h2>\n

Sustainable jewelry is simply jewelry that first does no harm. That means partly either sourcing diamonds from conflict-free countries that do not employ illegal (or legal) child labor. It also means embracing options that are better for the planet.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, you have several options you can choose from.<\/p>\n

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Ethically Sourced Diamonds<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking to buy select a sustainable engagement ring or other diamond jewelry, your first option is to choose ethically sourced and mined diamonds. The most common popular method today for removing blood or conflict diamonds from the supply chain is the Kimberley Process<\/a>. KP cerftication terms include:<\/p>\n