Brilliant Earth Blog
Jewelry News
Gold Mine Collapses Kill More Than 100 People
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
When gold and diamond miners die on the job, deliberate violence is very often the cause. In Zimbabwe and Angola, mining company security guards have been shooting and killing local diamond miners. In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), gold miners work in ...
Love & Wedding
Eight Unique Wedding Ideas
Fri, May 17, 2013
Are you looking for a way to make your wedding stand out from the rest? You don’t want your guests ...
Styles & Trends
What to Know Before Buying A Diamond Wedding Band
Wed, May 22, 2013
A woman’s diamond wedding band isn’t like a pair of shoes—you can’t change it three times a day, and ...
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Unique Men’s Wedding Bands
Thu, Jan 17, 2013
Personal style is a difficult thing to define, but we know it when we see it. Every detail of your big day will reflect your essence as a couple, and your ...
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Design Your Wedding Rings
Mon, Jan 14, 2013
In the endless details and excitement of planning a wedding, certainly one of the best (and most enjoyable!) items to check off the big list is “select ...
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5 Stunning Mixed Metal Rings
Sat, Jan 12, 2013
Combining different precious metals together is by no means new – jewelers have been crafting stunning rings that combine different precious metals ...
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Surat, India: Where Blood Diamonds Go to Forget Their Past
Fri, Jan 11, 2013
It’s completely understandable why someone would not want to buy a Zimbabwean diamond. In 2008, the Zimbabwean military seized control of valuable ...
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Crisis in the Central African Republic: Are Diamonds to Blame?
Sat, Dec 29, 2012
We’re alarmed by news reports that rebel soldiers in the Central African Republic (CAR) are close to taking over the country’s capital, Bangui. Thousands of ...
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Top Trends for Bridal Jewelry
Fri, Dec 28, 2012
More than ever, women want their engagement and wedding rings to be designed specifically to fit their lifestyle and personality – the ideal ring is ...
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5 Eye-Catching Style Ideas for New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 27, 2012
On New Year’s Eve, it’s easy to blend into a crowd of sequins and little black dresses. It takes a very special piece to stand out in this sea ...
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Conflict Minerals Law May Shake Up Jewelry Industry in 2013
Sat, Dec 22, 2012
The arrival of the New Year will mark an important moment in efforts to increase transparency in the jewelry supply chain. As of January 1, 2013, thousands ...
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Kimberley Process Purpose Stumps the Press
Tue, Dec 18, 2012
If you’ve ever shopped for an ethical diamond – and you really, really wanted to be sure you were buying a diamond with reliably ethical origins – ...
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Non-diamond Engagement Rings
Tue, Dec 18, 2012
Non-diamond engagement rings are becoming more and more popular. These distinctive engagement rings, which feature colored gemstones at the center, are a ...
