Brilliant Earth goes above and beyond the current industry standards to offer Beyond Conflict Free DiamondsTM that have been selected for their ethical and environmentally responsible origins. Jewelers that offer “conflict free” diamonds are limiting themselves to the Kimberley Process’ definition, which narrowly defines conflict diamonds as diamonds that finance rebel movements against recognized governments.
Our suppliers demonstrate a robust chain of custody protocol for their diamonds and have the ability to track and segregate diamonds by origin. These suppliers are required to source diamonds that originate from specific mine operators who follow internationally recognized labor, trade, and environmental standards. We are a certified member of the Responsible Jewelry Council, the leading ethical standard within the jewelry industry.
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Our Canadian diamonds are primarily sourced from the Diavik and Ekati mines, which are committed to high environmental and human rights standards. Both mines have demonstrated a strong commitment to hiring local Indigenous people, providing a skilled apprenticeship program and sponsoring scholarship funds. Diavik has built the first large-scale wind farm in the Northwest Territories that can supply half the mine’s energy needs. The Ekati mine demonstrates environmental stewardship by operating several initiatives including the Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program, Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program, Air Quality and Emissions Monitoring Program, and the Reclamation and Closure Program. A minority of our Canadian diamonds come from other mines in the country. These mines, along with Diavik and Ekati, are required to adhere to the strict labor, safety, and environmental regulations of the Canadian government. Shop Canadian Diamonds
Russian diamonds are sourced from the Yakutia region of northeast Siberia and the Arkhangelsk region along the White Sea coast. The mines in these regions provide thousands of jobs to local residents who often earn wages much higher than the average Russian salary and receive housing benefits, health care, and pensions. Although Russia’s geopolitical role is controversial, the diamond industry is the economic lifeblood of this remote region of Russia and has provided several benefits for local communities such as providing financing for social infrastructure projects. Many of our Russian diamonds originate from ALROSA-owned mines that are certified by the Responsible Jewelry Council. Shop Russian Diamonds
Botswana Sort diamonds are sourced from mines that follow internationally recognized labor and environmental standards. The majority of Botswana Sort diamonds were mined in Botswana. The rest were mined in Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, or Canada. Botswana diamond mining has contributed to transforming Botswana into one of Africa’s most prosperous countries. Revenue from Botswana Sort diamonds have been re-invested into education, health care, and infrastructure. Botswana diamond mines are dedicated to minimizing their environmental footprint, monitoring their impact, and rehabilitating sites after use. Shop Botswana Sort Diamonds
Botswana Sort diamonds are sourced from mines that follow internationally recognized labor and environmental standards. The majority of Botswana Sort diamonds were mined in Botswana. The rest were mined in Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, or Canada. Botswana diamond mining has contributed to transforming Botswana into one of Africa’s most prosperous countries. Revenue from Botswana Sort diamonds have been re-invested into education, health care, and infrastructure. Botswana diamond mines are dedicated to minimizing their environmental footprint, monitoring their impact, and rehabilitating sites after use. Shop Botswana Sort Diamonds
Botswana Sort diamonds are sourced from mines that follow internationally recognized labor and environmental standards. The majority of Botswana Sort diamonds were mined in Botswana. The rest were mined in Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, or Canada. Botswana diamond mining has contributed to transforming Botswana into one of Africa’s most prosperous countries. Revenue from Botswana Sort diamonds have been re-invested into education, health care, and infrastructure. Botswana diamond mines are dedicated to minimizing their environmental footprint, monitoring their impact, and rehabilitating sites after use. Shop Botswana Sort Diamonds
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Highlight: These rare black cultured pearls are cultivated within a peaceful bay alongside the Baja peninsula known as the Sea of Cortez. After nearly being harvested to the point of extinction in the 1930s, Sea of Cortez cultured pearls have slowly begun to resurface. The Sea of Cortez farm is founded, owned, and operated by a collective of marine biologists whose goal is to preserve a rare oyster species and protect its natural habitat. The farm operates consistent with fair labor practices and helps contribute to the local economy of the state of Sonora in northwest Mexico.
Highlight: Many emeralds originate from mines that actively promote socially responsible practices, have taken steps to minimize their environmental footprint, and contribute to social projects, such as upgrading a hospital clinic and building a secondary school.
Highlight: The Chimwadzulu Hill Mine in Malawi aims to formalize procedures based on fair trade principles to safeguard workers and the environment. Small scale sapphire mining is only permissible for a part of the year in order to protect local wildlife habitats, streams, watersheds, and groundwater. The mine helps support its seventy workers by offering above-average wages and health care, rebuilding a local medical clinic, and establishing an elementary school. The mine is also a contributor to the local economy and an example of fair trade principles in action.
Mozambique rubies originate from one of the world’s largest deposits in a relatively new mine located in the Cabo Delgado region of the country. The mining company is committed to continuously improving its safety practices and is working to be OHSAS18001 compliant. The mining company is also committed to socially responsible practices including providing clinics, dining facilities, and recreational opportunities for workers and by funding community schools and training programs. The company employs sustainable practices such as maintaining a seed bank nursery for flora displaced by its operations and is pursuing compliance with ISO14001 standards. These rubies are a responsible and equally beautiful alternative to rubies mined in Burma.
Highlight: Sri Lanka produces Ceylon sapphires of extraordinary color and quality. Miners in Sri Lanka employ age-old techniques that have been used for thousands of years while minimizing damage to the environment. Government regulations promote the use of low-impact mining techniques as well as remediation of the land after mining is complete. In addition, new ventures must undergo an assessment by environmental groups. Operating in small cooperatives called karahaulas, artisanal miners share the costs, labor, and profits from gemstone sales.
Highlight: Australia's internationally recognized policies provide more protections to the well-being of mine employees by promoting health and safety in the workplace and providing competitive wages and benefits. Australia protects their nation's ecosystems by following environmental regulations that include land restoration and minimize impact on water quality. Mining companies must pay a fee that is returned after mining is complete when the land meets or exceeds its original condition.
Lab created diamonds are grown in highly controlled laboratory environments using advanced technological processes that duplicate the conditions under which diamonds naturally develop. Lab created diamonds display the same physical, chemical, and optical characteristics as natural diamonds, and exhibit the same fire, scintillation, and sparkle. Lab created diamonds offer excellent value and are a responsible choice as they do not require any diamond mining.
Shop Lab Created DiamondsRecycled diamonds are a responsible choice. These diamonds have been mined, cut, and polished, were previously purchased, and are now being made available again. Because they are repurposed after a prior purchase, these diamonds require no new mining. This reduces the demand for new diamond mining and avoids perpetuating ongoing abuses. Our recycled diamonds have been graded by an independent gemological lab, so can be compared to newly mined diamonds for their quality characteristics.
Shop Recycled DiamondsOur responsibly sourced wood ring boxes are designed to be as iconic as the jewelry they hold. They are crafted with wood sourced from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests, which are responsibly managed to protect the forests for future generations. Our shipping packaging also comes from responsibly managed sources. We continuously strive to reduce our packaging as part of our continued commitment to reducing our environmental footprint. For ring orders over $1,000 with diamonds or gemstones, we also include a complimentary non-toxic biodegradable jewelry cleaner. It is not included for gemstones with which the cleaner should not be used, such as pearls.
CarbonFree® Commitment
As part our commitment to sustainability, we're proud to announce that we are now Carbonfree®. After calculating our carbon footprint, we partnered with Carbonfund.org to offset our carbon emissions by contributing to Tropical Rainforest Conservation in Brazil.
The Tropical Rainforest Conservation project focuses on protecting 750,000 acres of tropical rainforest in Brazil, helping to reduce global carbon emissions, conserve the habitat for many threatened and endangered species of plants and animals, and improve the local water quality. We will continue identifying ways to reduce our footprint and offsetting emissions that we cannot eliminate.
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Colored gemstones are a vibrant and distinctive choice, and have been sought after for centuries. We strive to offer gemstones sourced in alignment with safe working conditions and environmentally responsible principles. Many obstacles still exist in obtaining information about gemstone mining conditions around the world which makes it challenging to trace some gemstone origins and track the conditions under which they were mined.
By continually working with our colored gemstone suppliers to improve standards and traceability, we strive to promote higher standards for gemstone sourcing to transform dangerous mining conditions and encourage responsible practices. For instance many of our sapphires originate from Sri Lanka, where miners employ techniques that minimize impact to the environment and operate in small cooperatives that share the costs, labor, and profits from the sale of gemstones.
