Hot Bling: Brilliant Earth offers uncompromised ethics in jewelry design

By April MacIntyre Nov 11, 2010, 6:50 GMT

American jewelers, Brilliant Earth, offer their clients Canadian conflict-free diamonds, fair trade gemstones and eco-friendly recycled gold, platinum and silver in custom designs.

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American jewelers, Brilliant Earth, offer their clients Canadian conflict-free diamonds, fair trade gemstones and eco-friendly recycled gold, platinum and silver in custom designs.

Brilliant Earth is eco-conscious fine jewelry that works closely with their customers in selecting and designing the right ring or pendant.

Engagement rings, pendants, and earrings designed are sold from their store on Geary Street in San Francisco, and are available online.  Their tasteful and vintage estate inspired pieces make wonderful gifts for anyone who cares about craftsmanship, with an ecological and human rights perspective.

Brilliant Earth's mission is to provide certified conflict free diamonds as an alternative to current diamond industry practices.  Their company guarantees origin and authenticity and addresses concerns by those who wish to deal only in non-blood, high quality diamonds, precious metals and gemstones without sacrificing social and environmental responsibility.

Affordable gifts can be found under $100. Our favorite is the Fleur de Lis Silver Charm Pendant, a stylish icon charm made from recycled sterling silver or in 18K yellow gold. The Fleur de Lis engraving can be combined with a custom initial charm to make a necklace that can be added on to, from Holiday to Birthday.

The company was founded by two socially minded entrepreneurs, Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg, who wanted an alternative to current diamond industry practices.  They also donate 5% of their profits to benefit African communities harmed by the diamond industry.  

Their expert design team can help you create custom wedding bands too.

A favorite piece is their Platinum Sapphire Delicate Antique Scroll Ring, an exquisite antique-style setting adorned with an engraved scroll pattern on the top and sides, with the top of the ring accented by six dazzling diamonds.

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