Our Ethically Sourced Diamonds
Artisan's Diamonds:
At Artisan Wedding Rings, we have selected the best possible options for those who want ethical diamonds. Our diamonds are not only transparently sourced from mine to market, they are also competitively priced. We can source any cut you want.
Specifications
Our diamonds offer on our engagement ring options are Canadian rounds, minimally SI1 Quality, H or better color, Very Good to Excellent in cut. We will verify specific information once you order. Namibian diamonds that meet your specifications are available upon your request.
Most companies talk about the grading of diamonds in terms of the Four C's. For us at Artisan Wedding Rings, there are Six C's and they are all critical. Read More...
Diamonds from Canada
Canada's four large diamond mines are among the most regulated in the world and there is generally little difference between them. They are often the source of choice for those who want transparent, ethically mined gems. What most companies who push Canadian diamonds do not discuss is the impact of mining in the Northwest Territories. Read more...
Diamonds from Namibia
Namibian diamonds are an excellent choice for those who want to support economic development in an African country. These diamonds are not only mined in Namibia, they are polished and cut in Namibia as well. Read more...
Created Diamonds
If you feel that the talismanic quality of converting coal to diamond under the earth is not important, consider industrially grown diamonds, marketed as "created diamonds". Read More...
Other Ethically Sourced Stone Options
If you are interested in an ethically sourced Colored Stone for your ring rather than a diamond, there are several options. Read more...
Learn Why Conflict-Free Diamonds Don't Exist
The concept of a conflict free diamond put forth by jewelers is an attempt to put a positive spin on onerous diamond issues. We use the term only for search engine ranking. Since all diamonds, like other natural resources, have social and environmental costs, the critical issue for those who are interested in ethical sourcing is, how can I purchase a diamond to create a better world? Read On...
Our Recommendation
Diamonds are a commodity. At Artisan Wedding Rings, we direct our customers to use their purchasing power to benefit producer communities while minimizing environmental impact. In the quest for an ethical diamond, perfection should not be the enemy of the good. We recommend Namibian diamonds as the best option. These diamonds which we prefer, mined and polished Namibia, create real down stream economy that is rare in the corporate diamong business. However, Canadian diamonds with mine to market custody also represent a great choice.
Consider buying a diamond with the acknowledgement that everything in life has a cost. If you believe that our very living means we incur a debt to existence, perhaps what the diamond represents is a dedication to giving something back — a strong courageous love to our marriage that blossoms outward, giving strength to be in service to the great mystery that connects us all. But if diamonds are not your preference, we also offer a wide variety of other ethically sourced gemstone options, including sapphires, aquamarines, emeralds and rubies that we can trace from mine to cutting factory to market.
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