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Our thoughtful approach to consumption
An accessible, affordable, and truly ethical diamond option is long overdue. Today, we can finally say with confidence that science has caught up with nature. We are now able to grow real diamonds in a laboratory and the benefits are limitless! The production process of a lab-grown diamond is socially responsible, greatly reduces the negative environmental impact of traditional diamond mining, and allows diamonds to be more affordable than ever.
Rest assured, lab-grown diamonds and earth-mined diamonds have identical physical, chemical, and optical properties. They are the same material (carbon), and they perform the same way under the same conditions. Lab-grown diamonds are cultivated through the same processes as earth mined diamonds, from the crystallization process to the faceting and polishing by skilled diamond cutters around the world. Recently the FTC has expanded its definition of what constitutes a diamond to include "those grown in a laboratory." This begs the question, “What is the difference?” The 30-40% savings of a lab-grown diamond is significant. However, the most important difference between these diamonds is about much more than the dollars. We are passionate about creating affordable, sustainable jewelry with integrity, and that mission extends into our manufacturing process, use of recycled and fairmined metals, and close relationships, as well as providing gemstones for our clients that are unassociated with labor trafficking, human rights abuses, and poor environmental impact.
Moissanite was first discovered in a meteor crater in Arizona in 1893 by French scientist Henri Moissan. More recently, very large naturally occurring moissanite crystals have been found in Israel; however, the quality of this mined moissanite is not suitable for the purpose of jewelry. The moissanite you see on the market today is grown in a laboratory, making it a socially responsible and eco-friendly gemstone option. It is not a diamond, nor is it a fake diamond. Moissanite is its own special gemstone. And what a stone it is!
Though visually similar, moissanite and diamonds are completely different gemstones. Diamonds are made of carbon, while moissanite is made of silicon carbide. A moissanite outperforms a diamond optically, while still being durable and scratch-resistant enough to be worn every day and last a lifetime. Best of all, moissanite costs substantially less than both earth mined and lab-grown diamonds, removing the need for compromise. Moissanite grants consumers the opportunity to choose the ring of their dreams, in the size of their dreams, without price being the deciding factor.
| Scores | Diamond | Lab Grown Diamond | Moissanite |
|
Brilliance (white flashes) |
2.42 | 2.42 | 2.65 |
|
Fire (rainbow flashes) |
0.044 |
0.044 |
0.104 |
| Hardness |
10 |
10 |
9.25 |
|
Durability |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
|
Pricing Comparison |
Diamond |
Lab Grown Diamond |
Moissanite |
|
3.00 carats |
$25,000 - $30,000 |
$17,000 - $21,0000 |
$1,785 |
It is our mission to bring our clients an array of beautiful, affordable, and ethical engagement ring options. We aren’t here to talk you in or out of anything, but rather present you with the facts and allow you to determine what fits your lifestyle, values, and budget.
Have something else in mind? No problem! Moissanite isn’t the only stone that has our heart. We also love working with lab-grown diamonds, sapphires, and other unique gemstones. We would love to hear what you're dreaming up!
Gold and platinum are naturally renewable resources, as they can be repeatedly recycled without degenerating the quality. The intention behind offering recycled gold and platinum is to decrease the global demand for mined gold as well as reduce the use of fossil fuels, deforestation, and catastrophic health threats to the local mining communities. However, this topic is far more complex. Traditional gold mining can pollute waterways with toxic waste that contains metals, arsenic, cyanide, mercury, and petroleum by-products. This threatens biodiversity in the ecosystem, as well as the waterways, for vulnerable nearby communities. Irresponsible mining has had a devastating and perhaps immeasurable impact on both humans and the environment. Furthermore, many gold mines are operated illegally by criminal cartels and corrupt governments, which can lead to forced child labor and abuse in mining communities. Mining as a whole is responsible for a multitude of human and environmental atrocities.
These issues are complex with the need for action on many fronts. While recycled gold and platinum are not 100% free of pollution, they are much cleaner options, especially when partnered with a modern refinery that is committed to keeping emissions to the absolute minimum. There is no perfect solution yet, but we are committed to taking thoughtful and effective steps like these towards a more mindful and responsible approach to consumption. We will continue to pursue new developments in gold mining alternatives, such as Eco Fairmined Gold, as we work together toward healthier communities and a recovering planet.
If this cause is of interest to you, we encourage you to learn more about Eco Fairmined Gold below.
With the right support and incentives, small-scale mining organizations offer the greatest opportunity for a positive social and environmental impact. Since 2004, the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) has supported artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to promote the sustainable development of mining communities that implement responsible practices. Fairmined is an assurance label that provides the world with gold to be proud of. A certified gold from responsible artisanal and small-scale mining organizations working with the Fairmined standard:
Additionally, Ecological Fairmined Gold is extracted and processed without using any toxic chemicals within the mining organization. By offering additional premiums, the Fairmined Standard encourages miners to adopt and implement responsible and ecological production chains, improve their organization’s common workspaces, and invest in their local communities.
