If you love diamond jewelry, but don’t like blood on your hands, than conflict free diamond jewelry is for you. Many diamonds sold in America are mined in war zones, where their profits have gone to warlords and insurgencies. Diamond diggers are also subject to violence, famine and even death. Instead of buying these diamonds, you can buy diamonds made in ethically sound mines and from companies that are environmentally responsible.

One such company, Brilliant Earth, was founded after Eric Grossberg couldn’t find a blood free diamond for his fiancée Beth Gerstein. They decided to form Brilliant Earth together so that people can buy fairly made diamond jewelry. Brilliant Earth also donates five percent of all profits to Diamonds for Africa, which aids African communities.

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