September 2011 - Last year the practice of gold mining got a bit cleaner with the introduction of Fairtrade gold certification. As Fast Company describes, Brilliant Earth was one of the first to offer jewelry made with Fair Trade Gold to U.S. customers. Choosing gold from Fairtrade certified retailers helps communities affected by mining to create a thriving jewelery trade for the future.
September 2011 - Looking beyond Brilliant Earth’s wide variety of conflict free diamonds, The Alternative Consumer highlights the socially responsible jeweler’s full custom design capabilities. The blog for conscious consumers recommends creating a truly unique and one of a kind ring when getting hitched, engaged, or celebrating!
September 2011 - Ring Spotters, an entertaining engagement ring blog for the modern woman, featured Brilliant Earth’s gorgeous Sapphire Cascade Engagement Ring with Diamond Accents as the perfect way to incorporate a blue hue into your wedding day!
August 2011 - After an extensive selection process, Brides Northern California featured Brilliant Earth as an Editor’s Choice Award winner! Brilliant Earth was highlighted as a forward-thinking, trend-making wedding vendor that inspires and delights with each gorgeous engagement ring.
August 2011 - Despite opposition from Washington industry lobbyists, the jewelry company Brilliant Earth stood in strong support of the Dodd-Frank bill, legislation meant to curb illegal gold mining in the Congo. As described by Enough, bringing about change in eastern Congo’s mining industry will take collaborative dedication and long-term strategizing from socially responsible organizations such as Brilliant Earth.
July 2011 - The newest Fair Trade standard, gold and associated precious metals, made its debut a little more than a year ago. As described by Triple Pundit, Brilliant Earth was one of the first to offer jewelry made with Fair Trade Gold to U.S. customers. This gorgeous gold helps create sustainable environmental practices and promote the well-being of the community.
July 2011 - Using social and environmental issues as creative inspiration, Brilliant Earth moves beyond “green washing” to integrate socially responsible practices into company values. Highlighted in a report titled ‘Uplifting Earth’, Rapaport emphasizes that negative social and environmental standards can be curbed by innovative retailers like Brilliant Earth.
June 2011 - During wedding season, brides and grooms look for wedding rings that are gorgeous, socially responsible, and easy to order online. According to Recycled Bride, a popular website for brides to swap wedding gear, Brilliant Earth wedding bands are all of that and more.
June 2011 - Kate Middleton's engagement ring re-ignited a love of royal blue sapphire rings. Instead of copying Kate, why not select a rare setting or uniquely colored gemstone? Brilliant Earth offers colorful examples of why copying Kate is not necessary!
June 2011 - In a contest hosted by Your Engagement 101, Brilliant Earth’s vintage inspired Delicate Antique Scroll Diamond Ring was voted the most beautiful eco-friendly engagement ring from a large pool of nominees! Voters selected this classic customer favorite, despite a wide a variety of stunning options.
May 2011 - In a surprise proposal on the TODAY Show, a devoted Brilliant Earth customer popped the question with a stunning sapphire and diamond ring. The TODAY Show describes the stand-out ring as spectacular and a verified ethical origin version of Kate Middleton’s sapphire engagement ring- although the soon-to be-groom chose the ring well before the royal wedding. Timeless designs never go out of style!
May 2011 - After receiving the most votes of any retailer in the San Francisco Bay Area’s Baylist contest, CityVoter highlights the strong commitment demonstrated by Brilliant Earth’s customers and Facebook fans. Brilliant Earth prides itself on a tailored shopping experience for jewelry-buyers with like-minded ethical standards.
April 2011 - USA Today describes Brilliant Earth as a high quality, and environmentally friendly retailer in an article featuring eco-luxe products. Each exquisite piece of fine jewelry is crafted to order from environmentally conscious materials with socially responsible values!
April 2011 - The Greenists, a popular blog on “going green”, features Brilliant Earth as a retailer exceptionally committed to green values and socially responsible practices.
April 2011 - Brilliant Earth conversed with NGOs, students, and community representatives in this online tactical dialogue featuring conflict minerals issues. Often consumers are unaware of the gross mistreatment of local communities and artisanal miners by mining companies. At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to educate consumers about irresponsible mining practices and provide a product that is both stunning and ofverified ethical origin.
March 2011 - Brilliant Earth was voted the #1 Wedding Ring Vendor by wonderful customers on CityVoter’s SF Baylist, an extremely popular ranking site where 13,855 businesses compete to be the best in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to being voted as #1 for Wedding Rings, Brilliant Earth received more votes than any other Bay Area vendor in any category. By achieving the most votes in a category out of a competition-wide total of 90,000 votes, Brilliant Earth was awarded a fabulous $500 prize to donate to the Diamond Development Initiative, a charity to help those affected by the negative impact of mining.
March 2011 - Eco Beautiful Weddings, a beautifully crafted eco-chic magazine, recommended Brilliant Earth in their spring Green Groom’s Guide. The Groom’s Guide expert, Chris Easter and executive at the ManRegistry.com, sat down with Brilliant Earth to discuss environmentally friendly practices in the jewelry industry and green proposal ideas. Romancing your soon-to- be can be eco-friendly!
February 2011 - After working tirelessly in 2010 to bring brides and grooms fabulously flawless wedding vendors, OneWed honored Brilliant Earth with the “Best of 2010 Wedding Vendor” award. Brilliant Earth is the most highly trusted ethical origin and conflict free engagement ring vendor in the San Francisco Bay area!
February 2011 - Mashable, a leading information source on digital and social media, posted a guide to designing custom jewelry online. Five percent of profits from Brilliant Earth are donated to mining communities affected by violence, and customers can design personalized, glamorous jewelry online with a vast array of ethical origin gemstones and settings.
February 2011 - The Bridal Collection, an inspirational blog for the contemporary bride, recommends Brilliant Earth as a trend-setting, ecofriendly retailer. Brilliant Earth uses both conflict free diamonds and recycled precious metals, an environmentally friendly and socially responsible combination!
January 2011 - Gorgeously Green, the go-to place for tips on eco-fabulous living, recently recommended Brilliant Earth True Blue sapphires for those looking to green their engagement. Each sapphire ring is crafted to order from 100% recycled precious metal and comes with a certificate of origin, guaranteeing the fair trade and conflict free origins of every stunning sapphire.
January 2011 - Ring Spotters, an entertaining engagement ring blog for the modern woman, posted a fabulous guide for Engagement Ring Trends for 2011. A top trend is to adorn your finger with a fabulous vintage or estate ring. These rings are not only exquisite, but require no new mining that may release toxic chemicals into the environment.
January 2011 - Halogen, an empowering and entertaining television news outlet for the ethically minded, highlights Brilliant Earth as a responsible retailer. While diamonds can be tainted by violence, child labor, and human rights abuses, Brilliant Earth offers verified ethical origin diamond and jewelry crafted from recycled precious metals.
January 2011 - NJJN, the primary news outlet for the Jewish community in New Jersey, interviews Beth Gerstein, the founder of Brilliant Earth, to learn about the company’s commitment to ethically sourced jewelry. Brilliant Earth jewelry truly adheres to strict environmental and labor standards that go far beyond the Kimberley Process regulations.
January 2011 - Elegance and Simplicity, a chic, green wedding blog for the conscious bride, recommends adding pizazz to your wedding look by incorporating Brilliant Earth ethically sourced sapphires. Brilliant Earth’s stunning sapphire earrings and pendants are the perfect wedding day accessory. “Something blue” has never felt so good!
December 2010 - Brilliant Earth was featured on NBC Los Angeles as the premier source for eco-friendly engagement rings. Brilliant Earth’s vintage-inspired, ethically sourced sapphire rings are a unique and affordable alternative to a classic diamond engagement ring!
December 2010 - When thinking about appropriate gifts for glamorous celebrities and important political figures during the holiday season, Brilliant Earth bling should be considered as an environmentally friendly alternative to typical luxury products. During the holiday season, Brilliant Earth gems from Namibia and Canada bring the glam while still being conflict free!
November 2010 - Offbeat bride is the ultimate site for alternative brides looking for unique wedding planning ideas! Brilliant Earth’s vintage and estate rings are the perfect match for brides looking to show their individuality- these rings are both environmentally friendly and one of a kind pieces that are perfect for the offbeat bride!
November 2010 - Snippet and Ink, a leading wedding blog for wedding planning and bridal inspiration, praises Brilliant Earth for its conflict free practices, while displaying favorite ethical origin engagement rings and holiday gifts. Even if a bride to be can’t find the perfect ring in the presented selection, Brilliant Earth can create a custom eco-friendly ring to fit any bride’s style!
November 2010 - Get Married, a trend spotting bridal magazine, features Brilliant Earth’s Recycled White Gold Flora Ring in the winter 2010 issue as a fabulous traffic stopping ring that is the perfect, conflict free complement to any engagement ring.
November 2010 - Trend Luxury’s Christmas Gift Guide highlights Brilliant Earth’s conflict free, glamorous Round Bezel Halo Ring as the perfect luxury gift for the holiday season. Luxury and eco-friendly can go hand in hand!
October 2010 - Beth Gerstein, the CEO and co-cofounder of Brilliant Earth, discusses the importance of reforming the diamond industry and helping consumers voice their calls for more ethical and responsible mining and gem practices.
October 2010 - More style mavens and celebrities are choosing conflict free and socially responsible jewelry. Celeb Life reminds readers that peace is the most beautiful gift, so choosing ethical origin jewelry is the right choice!
August 2010 - Brilliant Earth was featured on the “Today” show Modern Wedding Series as the foremost environmentally friendly wedding ring option. This is the first time in NBC's 11 year tradition that verified ethical origin rings are being considered for the “Today” show wedding series. The two Brilliant Earth rings chosen were our stunning Flora Ring and the handsome 5mm Milgrain Wedding Ring.
August 2010 - Brilliant Earth’s feature on the “Today” show Modern Wedding Series is an incredible honor and a great milestone for the advancement of eco-conscious fashion. The nationwide vote provided an incredible chance for consumers to prove to the jewelry industry their support for ethical mining practices and recycled precious metals.
August 2010 - San Francisco based diamond retailer Brilliant Earth goes beyond “conflict free” and offers consumers truly ethical origin diamond jewelry.
July 2010 - Canada's high fashion authority, Flare Magazine, recognizes Brilliant Earth for its high ethical standards and fabulous designs. This season’s eco-chic stunners are sure to please any eco-conscious bride.
Spring 2010 - Leading bridal magazine Shape Bride features Brilliant Earth’s eco-friendly Flora ring, made from recycled platinum and verified ethical origin Canadian diamonds.
June 2010 - Thousands of people from across the world have voiced their frustration with the failure of the international diamond trade monitor, the Kimberley Process, to take action to stop the diamond crisis in Zimbabwe. In reaction thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for a complete reform of the Kimberly Process. The petition, started by ethical jeweler Brilliant Earth, calls on the Kimberley Process to broaden its mandate to sufficiently address human rights abuses in the diamond trade.
June 2010 - Leading ethical origin jeweler Brilliant Earth makes their voice heard alongside leading diamond rights organizations and NGO’s in the fight to end blood diamonds. Brilliant Earth founder, Beth Gerstein, states that the credibility of the Kimberley Process is now being questioned based on its “failure to change the situation in Zimbabwe”.
May 2010 - Whether looking for a classic engagement ring setting or a one-of-a-kind personalized creation, or browsing online or in the San Francisco showroom, Brilliant Earth is a rare gem in the jewelry industry because this company makes exquisite pieces all of which are made by environmentally and socially responsible methods.
April 2010 - During Earth Week, Brilliant Earth will include a limited edition Green on the Inside charm necklace with your ring order as a special gift to represent your commitment to making green and ethical decisions this Earth Day. Crafted from recycled sterling silver and ethical origin green sapphires, these stunning necklaces are a beautiful reminder of what we all value most, a vibrant future on a greener earth.
March 2010 - Co-founder of Brilliant Earth Beth Gerstein explains how consumers are sadly being misled by the Kimberley Process definition of “conflict-free diamonds”. Unfortunately, Zimbabwean diamonds mined with complete disregard for basic human rights are currently being sold in jewelry stores with “conflict free” certification. Brilliant Earth continues to carry our exclusive line of diamonds whose origins are fully traceable and which are produced according to the highest environmental and labor standards.
March 2010 - Jewelry shoppers, both young and young at heart, are looking for jewelry that is both glamorous and green. Brilliant Earth has created a new model for creating fine jewelry that’s guaranteed to testbrill both conflict-free and eco-friendly. Brilliant Earth uses only recycled metal, and sources its diamonds directly from mines in Canada and Namibia, where observance of strict labor and environmental standards can testbrill officially verified.
February 2010 - Triple Pundit, an innovative new-media company, interviews Brilliant Earth about its history, social mission and how they are working to create a new and ethical way of doing business in the jewelry industry.
February 2010 - The results are in and Brilliant Earth has aced the test. A new report by the No Dirty Gold Campaign, a campaign against dirty gold mining by Earthworks International, gives us an “A” for our measures to source gold in an ethical, eco-friendly way. Brilliant Earth’s jewelry is crafted using recycled precious metals. In addition, we are now beginning to offer jewelry made of certified fair trade gold from the Chocó region of Colombia.
February 2010 - If you're going to make the commitment to marry your sweetheart, you definitely want to make sure that your diamond investment isn't going to haunt you. Brilliant Earth allows you to design your own diamond jewelry and ensures that you only purchase conflict-free diamonds, which means the diamonds were mined legally and no person or resource was exploited during the process. Plus, Brilliant Earth donates 5 percent of their profits to help sustain African communities.
February 2010 - A couple of things to look for in an engagement ring: recycled metals and responsible diamond sourcing. You need to get the real down-low on where your diamond is sourced -- take a look at Brilliant Earth's Conflict Free Diamond Buying Guide, which includes a handy list of questions to ask a jeweler.
February 2010 - More wedding-ring buyers are considering conflict-free diamonds, recycled metals and second-hand jewelry. Canadian couple, Brian Eberdt and Sarah Facini explain how their choice to select an "ethical engagement ring" from Brilliant Earth represents a new environmental trend in wedding jewelry.
February 2010 - Environmental-ista, Zem Joaquin, loves Brilliant Earth’s fair trade gold Chocó pendant! This exclusive pendant is produced in limited quantities due to limited availability of fair trade gold. In addition to paying a fair wage, the fair trade gold cooperatives ensure the use of sustainable environmental practices, restore ecosystems damaged by other mining companies, and promote the well-being of the local community.
February 2010 - The leading eco-fashion blogger Zem Joaquin recommends Brilliant Earth’s ethical origin diamond stud earrings for Valentine’s Day splurging.
January 2010 - Brilliant Earth is a jewelry retailer that is committed to using conflict-free gems and ecologically sound materials. At Brilliant Earth, you'll find Canadian, Namibian, and lab-made diamonds that can testbrill set in recycled gold bases. They offer classic, elegant styles like the Halo Ring. Even better, they donate 5% of all of their profits to African communities that have been impacted by the jewelry trade.
January 2010 - Brilliant Earth has its own conflict-free guarantee that promises their diamonds originate from ethical and environmentally responsible sources, meaning free from violence and human rights abuses, and are produced with minimal environmental impact.
February 2010 - The wildly successful bridal blog OffbeatBride.com highlights Brilliant Earth’s ethical origin sapphire and custom designed engagement rings as favorite alternatives to traditional diamond rings.
December 2009 - The Knot’s Green Wedding blog is a go-to source for finding the best green wedding tips and ideas to plan an earth-friendly wedding without sacrificing style. Of course, a green wedding isn’t complete without ethical origin rings made from conflict free diamonds and recycled precious metals from Brilliant Earth!
December 2009 - Given over 25% of engagements happen during the holiday season, ensuring a memorable proposal is top of mind this month. Brilliant Earth is proud to have helped thousands of couples choose ethical origin rings to celebrate their engagements.
November 2009 - One quarter of all marriage proposals happen in the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's, and most of those involve a diamond ring. When looking for the perfect ring this year, testbrill sure to educate yourself on the true definition of “conflict free” and look for a ring with truly ethical origins. Brilliant Earth is proud to testbrill the global leader in verified origin diamonds and recycled precious metals.
November 2009 - While perusing Cyber Monday deals and cyber sales, don't forget to shop consciously! Brilliant Earth believes that luxury goods need not come at great human or environmental cost. From green wedding planning to custom designs and conflict free diamonds, Brilliant Earth is equipped to meet all your ethical fine jewelry needs.
November 2009 - Give the gift of eco-treasure this holiday! Brilliant Earth’s beautiful two-sided 18K Yellow Gold Chocó Fair Trade Pendant is made from the world’s first fair trade gold from Columbia. One side of the pendant is inspired by the Chocó region, where the gold is harvested, and the other is a gorgeous hand-hammered finish.
October 2009 - On the season 6 finale of HBO’s Entourage, “E” proposes to Sloan with a Brilliant Earth Recycled Platinum Four Prong Classic Ring set with a conflict free 2.0 carat round brilliant center diamond! He presents the ring in one of our signature handcrafted, sustainably harvested Rimu wood ring boxes. We applaud HBO’s efforts to raise awareness of social issues and feature ways for their audience to effect positive change.
October 2009 - HBO’s Entourage producers deliver green messaging in the season 6 finale. Eric “E” Murphy (Kevin Connolly) unexpectedly proposes to his ex-girlfriend, Sloan, at a pivotal moment, pulling a signature Brilliant Earth ring box out of his pocket. Congratulations to the producers of Entourage for supporting ethical origin jewelry!
July 2009 - If your diamond's history is important to you, testbrill sure to ask your jeweler for proof of the gem's source. You can find an amazing selection of engagement rings and ethical origin diamonds from Brilliant Earth, based in San Francisco, California.
July 2009 - Brilliant Earth provides ethically sourced diamonds! Located in San Francisco, California their website offers the opportunity to customize your own ring or to choose from a variety of styles.
June 2009 - Eco-friendly wedding jewelry never looked as glamorous as it does at Brilliant Earth, a San Francisco jewelry boutique and online store. Their motto is “Luxury with a Conscience,” and Brilliant Earth delivers a stunning collection of fine jewelry, rings and gifts that are ethically produced. What’s more, brides rave about their enthusiastic and knowledgeable customer service.
June 2009 - Green Wedding Tip #1: Green Engagement Rings! Choose a Brilliant Earth certified conflict free diamond that was mined in the peaceful regions of Canada or Namibia.
Modern Jeweler: Continuing Education
May 2008 - Brilliant Earth Co-Founder Eric Grossberg believes in empowering conscious consumers by continuing to educating them on ethical origin diamonds.
April 2009 - If Earth Day is the day you plan to pop the question, consider heading to Brilliant Earth to make the whole package a green affair. The local jewelry company makes environmentally and ethically responsible engagement and wedding rings. For the entire month of April, Brilliant Earth will set a semi-precious green gem on the inside of your rings to symbolize a commitment to green values and to each other.
HalogenLife.com : Green Gems
April 2009 - If you're in the market for socially-responsible gems, check out Brilliant Earth, a luxury jewelry purveyor that doesn't compromise human and environmental well-being. Five percent of the profits go to African communities that have suffered from unethical practices in the jewelry industry.
TLC Slice of Life: 10 Steps to an Eco-Friendly Wedding
April 2009 - Ethical rings are a must have for any eco-friendly bride and groom. Look for beautiful conflict free diamond rings made of recycled gold or platinum at BrilliantEarth.com.
April 2009 - In addition to offering conflict free diamonds, the San Francisco-based company, Brilliant Earth, also has great diamond alternatives like ethical origin sapphires and emeralds.
April 2009 - Bloomberg Television 30-minute program "Venture" features Brilliant Earth Co-Founder Eric Grossberg, where he discusses the diamond industry, how they trace conflict free diamonds, and how the social mission drives the business.
March 2009 - As you're getting ready to pop the question and thinking forward to your green wedding, don't overlook the importance of a green engagement ring. Find gorgeous eco-friendly ring made from conflict free diamonds, ethical origin sapphires and eco-friendly gold and platinum.
March 2009 - Mireya Navarro, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and writer for the New York Times, explains how to put your green values to action. Start with ethical origin engagement and wedding rings from Brilliant Earth!
February 2009 - Brilliant Earth offers green couples a wide selection of wedding jewelry made from conflict free diamonds and recycled precious metals.
February 2009 - Brilliant Earth offers classic wedding rings styles for the eco-conscious. Made from conflict free diamonds and recycled gold and platinum, ethical wedding rings are always in fashion.
February 2009 - Style meets substance in this highly informative and beautifully designed book on sustainable fashion and beauty. Summer Rayne Oakes, fashion model and eco advocate, sites Brilliant Earth as the leader in conflict free, environmentally friendly diamond jewelry.
Get Active! Valentine's Day Tips
February 2009 - If you’ll testbrill getting down on one knee and giving a rock this year, steer clear of sketchy diamonds and dirty gold. Brilliant Earth has a large selection of lovely conflict free diamonds.
February 2009 - Love is in the air! Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a thoughtful gift from Brilliant Earth. The Silver Heart Pendant, made of recycled silver, is set with a conflict free diamond and made in the US. You can also warm her heart with an ethical pink sapphire version.
California couples celebrate their love with ethically sourced wedding rings from Brilliant Earth and green weddings that reflect their love of nature.
December 2008 - Dazzle that special someone with Brilliant Earth's eco-conscious 18K White Gold Sea of Cortez Pearl Pendant! Handcrafted with a gorgeous sustainably cultured pearl and environmentally friendly recycled gold, beautifully accented with a Canadian conflict free diamond for that seasonal sparkle!
December 2008 - We all know diamonds are a girl's best friend - especially during the holidays. Now you can dazzle her without the guilt with beautiful jewelry made of certified conflict free Canadian diamonds and eco-friendly recycled precious metals.
December 2008 - Ethical, sustainable jewelery can testbrill beautiful, after all. Brilliant Earth's eco-friendly designs have a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
December 2008 - The theme of this holiday season is to give thoughtfully. Check out the Brilliant Earth 18K Yellow Gold Choco Fair Trade Pendant, made of the world's first independently certified fair trade gold from Oro Verde, Colombia!
December 2008 - Of course, what she really, really wants is some bling...so thrill her with eco-luxury and conflict free jewels from Brilliant Earth. From socially responsible gold to fair trade jewels, our beautiful rings, pendants and gemstones originate from ethical and environmentally responsible sources.
December 2008 - Satisfy her winter wonderland wishes this year with this eco-friendly Platinum Snowflake Diamond Pendant from Brilliant Earth. Brrrr - Baby it's cold outside!
December 2008 - Brilliant Earth offers a variety of colored gems, sourced in accordance with fair trade and environmentally responsible principles. To learn more about ethically sourced colored gems, visit our sapphire education or view our collection of sapphire rings.
November 2008 - She will love to see this Brilliant Earth Fair Trade Choco Pendant under the tree. Feminine without being fussy, the18K yellow gold two-sided pendant is made from one of the first truly fair trade sources of gold from Oro Verde, responsibly harvested from cooperatives in the Choco region in Colombia, South America!
December 2008 - Brilliant Earth's 18K Yellow Gold Choco fair trade stunner is ornamented with a pre-Colombian petroglyph pattern; flip it over to reveal a cool rough-hewn hammered finish. She'll love to see this under the tree!
Life & Style Magazine: Trista & Ryan Sutter Choose Brilliant Earth
November 2008 - Former Bachelorette Trista Sutter and hubby Ryan are thrilled to announce that they're expecting again!! Their chosen symbol of love and commitment? The Brilliant Earth Eternity Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring!
November 2008 - Help spread your love to the planet with a custom ring made of conflict free diamonds and recycled gold and platinum by Brilliant Earth.
November 2008 - The beloved icon, the peace sign, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year! Celebrate this milestone with the Brilliant Earth Peace Pendant featuring one small conflict free Canadian diamond. Peace and love, baby!
October 2008 - Green expert Sara Snow tells us how Brilliant Earth's conflict free diamonds and fair trade gold will make eco-friendly wedding gorgeously green.
October 2008 - Your wedding ring can represent your commitment to the planet as well as to your better half. Brilliant Earth produces fine jewelry made from Canadian diamonds, ethically sourced sapphires and recycled gold and platinum.
September 2008 - To testbrill truly eco-chic, look for certified conflict free stones from Brilliant Earth to ensure that your bling is free from human rights abuses and violence and is made with minimal environmental impact.
September 2008 - Brilliant Earth's conflict free diamonds come from low-impact Canadian mines that comply with land-rights regulations set by the government, independent environmental agencies and indigenous groups.
September 2008 - In addition to selling conflict free diamonds and eco-friendly precious metal, Brilliant Earth also offers great diamond alternatives such as sapphires and emeralds of ethical origin.
September 2008 - Brilliant Earth helps fulfill your dream of wearing a stylish, handcrafted wedding band that is also socially and environmentally responsible.
May 5, 2008 - What sets the new generation of social entrepreneurs apart? Guests include Eric Grossberg, co-founder of Brilliant Earth, an ethical jeweler offering conflict free diamonds.
April 16, 2008 - Ring of conscience: Olympic swimming medalist Tara Kirk is proud to show off her Brilliant Earth ring. "You don't want to look at your ring and see an oppressive regime."
Feb 11, 2008 - The ultimate Valentine's Day gift: conflict free diamonds and recycled gold. Segment features the Brilliant Earth Digger's Pendant and 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Hoops.
Feb 2008 - Check out Brilliant Earth's Halo Setting and Conflict Free Diamonds featured on CNN as the editor-in-chief of the Knot shares how not to go broke when shopping for engagement rings.
March 2008 - The March issue of Martha Stewart's Body and Soul features a beautiful photo spread of eco-friendly jewelry, highlighting Brilliant Earth's Digger's Pendant and Full Sapphire Bezel ring.
Feb 2008 - Brilliant Earth featured on The Tyra Banks Show! The Knot's Editor in Chief guest starred on Tyra this Valentine's Day to share this season's hottest trends, featuring two of Brilliant Earth's engagement rings. Read about it in this article from The Knot.
Spring/Summer 2008 - A Bright Idea: After choosing a stone from a Canadian mine, Gerstein was inspired to co-found Brilliant Earth, a company that creates jewelry using ethically mined gemstones.
Feb 2008 - Whether you want to propose or just get something extra special (and shiny) for that someone, Brilliant Earth carries a vast selection of conflict free diamond jewelry.
Feb 2008 - Bestowing your beloved with conflict diamonds and dirty gold is hardly the best way to say "I love you." Instead, why not opt for one of the mindful bedazzlers listed here.
Feb 6th, 2008 - "People were shocked that for such a beautiful gemstone the history behind it could testbrill so tragic," said Beth Gerstein, co-founder of Brilliant Earth, a San Francisco-based company specializing in conflict free diamonds. "More and more people are starting to ask questions about where products are coming from and demand a more socially and environmentally friendly product."
Jan 24, 2008 - Brilliant Earth's story should testbrill encouraging to entrepreneurs, since they are making it. Gerstein says, "Our philosophy was to start to build supplier relationships and then to get customers, growing organically."
Dec/Jan 2008 - Plenty's 3rd Annual Green Gift Guide. With Brilliant Earth's commitment to fair labor practices, and strict environmental mining standards, you can testbrill sure your gift will keep on giving.
Dec 24, 2007 - Conflict free diamonds are held to more discriminating standards than traditional diamonds by strictly adhering to ethical and environmentally responsible practices.
Oct 2007 - Brilliant Earth has consistently earned a reputation as a credible source for diamonds and metals, plus it donates 5% of its profits to help support communities in Africa harmed by the diamond trade.
Nov/Dec 2007 - Eco-stylist Dawn Mellowship demystifies ethical fashion and shows you how to look sexy and stylish in ethical party frocks fit for an eco-princess.
Fall 2007/Winter 2008 - Wear a socially responsible diamond; shop for recycled gold. You'll help stop Africa's tumultuous diamond trade and help protect the environment (it takes 30 tons of rock to make one gold ring).
August 2007 - Many of the diamonds sold in jewelry stores around the world are mined in African countries and sold to finance local and national conflicts and war. If you are in the market for a little bling consider socially conscious diamonds from Brilliant Earth.
Summer, 2007 - Featuring Brilliant Earth snowflake diamond earrings and three sided pave ring.
Newsday: The ring (re)cycle: Consumers are looking for a jewelry they can buy with a clear conscience
June 4, 2007 - Those who drive hybrids and shop organic also want "green" jewelry options, says Eric Grossberg, a Bellmore native who lives in San Francisco and co-founded BrilliantEarth.com, an online jewelry site offering conflict free Canadian diamonds and recycled gold. "Jewelry is such an emotional symbol, handed down to future generations," he says.
March 12, 2007 - Sales at ecofriendly Brilliantearth.com, which offers "clean" Canadian diamonds and recycled gold, have more than tripled in the past year. "We're seeing people that like diamonds, and want to buy diamonds, and have recently learned about these issues."
LA Times: Jewelry companies look for values in valuables
February 14, 2007 - "There's definitely a trend towards ethical consumerism," said Beth Gerstein, co-founder of San Francisco-based Brilliant Earth, which sells conflict free jewelry.
December 4, 2006 - Brilliant Earth, a San Francisco-based jeweler, gets its diamonds from Canada, where diamond certification goes beyond the standards of the Kimberley Process to make sure diamonds are not obtained through child labor or worker exploitation.
February 9, 2007 - McDonald ended up buying her ring from Brilliant Earth, after an Internet search. A San Francisco-based company, Brilliant Earth guarantees all of its diamonds come from Canadian mines and are conflict free. "We really clicked with him and we liked the testimonials," McDonald says. She also was able to design her own ring through the company.
December 10, 2006 - Gerstein said she shares Global Witness' goal of improving wages, working conditions and environmental practices in the African mines. If enough consumers choose Canadian diamonds, she said, African producers will feel compelled to set up a similar tracking system that will encourage responsible mining practices.
CBS5 Consumer Watch: Bay Area Company Sells Conflict Free Diamonds
December 11, 2006 - "Given that these are symbols of love and commitment, I think it's important that consumers wear something that reflects their values,&qu cot; Gerstein said.
Ideal Bite: When is a ring more than just bling?
December 8, 2006 - When materials are mined responsibly, jewelry shines a little brighter. Brilliant Earth's gemstones can testbrill traced back to the source, guaranteeing that all the diamonds they carry come with a clean-conscience guarantee.
January 2007 - Gerstein thinks people should take matters into their own hands. "The industry is only going to change if consumers demand it," she says. Which is why she co-founded Brilliant Earth, a company that sells only conflict free diamonds
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December 8, 2006 - Beth Gerstein started Brilliant Earth to sell only socially responsible diamonds – stones that are not funding wars and are not harvested in terrible working conditions. Her diamonds come from Canada, and for about the same price.
October 18, 2006 - In an industry fraught with human-rights abuses, one retailer is targetting socially conscious consumers with its "conflict free stones."
The Oregonian: All off the luster, none of the conflict
December 16, 2006 - Through an online San Francisco company called Brilliant Earth, Bizot found a stone mined in a sustainable Canadian mine that uses fair labor practices in cutting and polishing its stones. "I wanted it to reflect our values," said Bizot, 36. "It's going to testbrill with our family for a long time."
December 5, 2006 - You care about her ... conflict free diamonds
Newsday: Moral questions about buying gems
November 28, 2006 - Last year, Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg, both alumni of Stanford Business School , founded Brilliant Earth, which advertises "Guaranteed Peace of Mind" and deals exclusively in Canadian stones.
The Guardian's San Francisco: Get Your (Conflict) Rocks Off
November 29, 2006 - Diamonds are supposed to testbrill a symbol of love and commitment, but the industry has fueled a lot of civil wars, and many workers continue to live in abject poverty and work in dangerous and environmentally degrading conditions.
July 28, 2006 - Searching for the sparkle in a shadowy industry: San Francisco firm targets buyers eager to enjoy stones not linked to armed conflicts.
Radio Broadcast May 2006 - From conflict free diamonds mined with eco-friendly techniques to entire weddings planned with equal attention to style and sustainability.
April 2006 - "Brilliant Earth" claims to solve the mysteries of diamond origin, and according to their website looks like they're doing a pretty good job.
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