Sparkle Sustainably: Jewelry Markets Turn To Eco-Friendly Goods

Sparkle Sustainably: Jewelry Markets Turn To Eco-Friendly Goods

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  8/8/2018 Sparkle Sustainably:Jewelry Markets Turn To Eco-Friendly Goods https://blueandgreentomorrow.com/sustainability/sparkle-sustainably-jewelry-markets-turn-eco-friendly-goods/ 2/5 Shutterstock Licensed Photo - By     Growing awareness of violence within the diamond industry has had a chilling effe jewelry purchases, more broadly, but that’s not the only reason consumers are reth adornment purchases. No, changing ethical standards surrounding jewelry produc sales are largely motivated by an increased commitment to sustainability. Today, y sustainable fashion dominating the runway, eco-friendly children’s toys, and upcy housewares. But even those who are ambivalent toward sustainable consumption conscious decision to purchase sustainable jewelry. The rst item jewelry consumers typically look for alternatives to when making a p unsurprisingly, the classic diamond – and they have a few options. One of the mos though, is moissanite, another clear gem that’s more sustainable than diamonds. M stones look similar to diamonds and are highly durable, but they’re also generally affordable than diamonds. This combination makes moissanite an ideal choice for Replacing The Diamond
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  8/8/2018 Sparkle Sustainably:Jewelry Markets Turn To Eco-Friendly Goods https://blueandgreentomorrow.com/sustainability/sparkle-sustainably-jewelry-markets-turn-eco-friendly-goods/ 3/5 environmentally and scally responsible individuals, and most people can’t differ from diamonds. Diamonds may be an obvious trouble spot within the jewelry industry, but they’ve some of their importance from a fashion perspective. Instead of diamonds, many b looking for colored gems, which are more unique and have even caught on with ce Kate Middleton’s engagement ring was blue sapphire (it formerly belonged to Will mother, Princess Diana), while Halle Berry and Victoria Beckham both have emera engagement rings. But are they more ethical than diamonds? As it turns out – yes. Though colored stones can, of course, be produced in unethi conditions just like other materials, across the board, they’re almost always more and ethically produced than diamonds. This is because colored gems, like the sapp by Reign Sapphires, rely on a more mine to market approach. With fewer middlem turn a pro t, businesses are motivated to provide better working conditions and a investment in the land where those stones are mined. You don’t want to destroy th environment where your trusted employees live and where your products are prod the earth. Sapphires are among the most popular colored stones on the market right now, bu also have signi cant market share. These stones are primarily produced in Zambia largest emerald mine is run by Gem elds. Gem elds laser-inscribes tracking inform their stones, allowing consumers to track them through mining and processing, en responsible provenance. It’s worth noting that, in addition to sustainability, many consumers seek out colo gemstones, even for engagement rings, because diamonds are a relatively new tren Diamonds became popular due to a 1930s marketing effort by DeBeers, but from th Seeking Out Sapphires An Emphasis On Emeralds Medical Assistant Certi cat Career Institute© Online Train in an In-Demand Career Month. Sign Up Now. school.uscareerinstitute.edu Learn more Ad
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