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Buying Conflict-Free Diamonds For Your Wedding

08.01.08

As I lay in my hotel bed one night during a multiple-day Indian wedding I was photographing in Massachusetts, I watched the movie Blood Diamond starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connely.

I was moved by what I saw; African children and their parents having their human rights violated in unspeakable ways, all in the pursuit of diamonds for sale and resale around the world. It made me wonder about the diamond ring I had bought my wife in India a couple of year's back. Where did it come from? What was the real price of that shiny stone?

And it had me thinking about all those grooms who are probably getting down on bended knee just about now to ask their partners to marry them. Could they possibly buy conflict-free diamonds and save the fate of hundreds of thousands of people?

The answer is, yes. Canadian diamonds. Check out Brilliant Earth, home to conflict-free diamonds and the use of renewed gold and platinum.

"At Brilliant Earth, we are dedicated to tracking our gems to ensure that every single gemstone is mined, cut, and finished in a socially and ethically responsible manner. All of our diamonds come from Canadian mines that follow environmentally sustainable practices and are committed to delivering high quality gems. Our well-established suppliers authenticate the source of their diamonds as conflict free and follow established domestic business practices."

Please note, I am in no way associated with Brilliant Earth nor do I financially gain by mentioning their business. However, between today and the end of the year, if you buy your diamonds through Brilliant Earth and can prove it, I'll be happy to offer you a special day-long photo session (valued at over $1000) for just you and your beloved when you also book my services for your wedding.

So, buy your diamond(s) through Brilliant Earth. Then contact me about booking my service for your wedding. I'll then schedule a day-long photo session that will rock your socks off. Simple as that. Small caveat, though, if you live anywhere outside of Connecticut, travel and hotel fees will apply.

The next time you are shopping for some bling bling, make sure they haven't been involved in any bang bang. I hope we can all do the right thing.

Update: Check out this company as well as an alternative.

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