What are conflict diamonds?
Problems with natural diamonds
When you think of jewelry, what kind of gemstone comes to mind? Many people probably think of diamonds.
Behind the brilliance of diamonds that fascinates so many people, there are actually many hidden problems.
Due to their high value, natural diamonds have become a valuable resource for many producing countries to earn foreign currency. In countries experiencing civil war or conflict, the foreign currency earned from selling diamonds has become a source of funding for the purchase of weapons.
Furthermore, mining sites employ many people, including children, in dangerous working conditions . Furthermore, mining natural diamonds requires large-scale mining development, which destroys ecosystems and poses environmental problems such as the large amounts of carbon dioxide emitted and water used.
The name of the jewel used to fund conflict is "diamond"
Diamonds are a valuable source of funding for weapons purchases in areas experiencing civil wars and conflicts, exacerbating the conflicts . Many problems have arisen, such as intensifying conflicts over diamond mines and forcing nearby residents into inhumane labor. For this reason, diamonds that serve as a source of funding for conflicts are called conflict diamonds, blood diamonds, or blood-stained diamonds .
About the movie Blood Diamond
The 2006 film "Blood Diamond," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is known for bringing conflict diamonds to the public's attention. The film is set in Sierra Leone during the civil war, and depicts local residents being forced into labor by rebel forces, as well as drug-addled children being trained as child soldiers and attacking their hometowns and families.
See also: Blood Diamond
What is Moissanite, the ethical jewelry that solves the problem of conflict diamonds?
What is moissanite?
Moissanite is a gemstone that was discovered in a meteorite that crashed into northern Arizona in the United States over 100 years ago in 1893. Its discoverer, Henry Moissan, determined that this gemstone was made of silicon carbide , an entirely new crystal that had never existed on Earth, and named it moissanite after himself.
Why is moissanite called ethical jewelry?
Natural moissanite is currently the rarest gemstone on Earth. For this reason, its use in jewelry is prohibited. After more than a century of research since its discovery, synthetic moissanite was developed and cutting techniques were refined, resulting in the creation of beautiful moissanite jewelry. Synthetic moissanite is known as ethical jewelry because its creation does not involve the destruction of the global environment, such as through unreasonable mining, or the use of inhumane forced labor.
Reference: Ethical Jewelry "Moissanite"
The difference between moissanite and conflict diamonds
Moissanite and conflict diamonds differ greatly in their friendliness to people and the environment.
Compared to conflict diamonds, which worsen conflicts and harm people and the environment, moissanite used in jewelry is artificially synthesized, so it is considerate of people and the global environment and can be said to be a gemstone that is in line with the times .
Why choose Ravicharme ethical jewelry?
1. High quality
At Ravicharme , we use moissanite stones that meet the highest quality standards known as the 4Cs, and 18K gold and platinum metals, all carefully crafted by experienced, skilled artisans, so that our customers can enjoy their precious jewelry for as long as possible. Ravicharme aims to create jewelry that can be enjoyed for a long time and passed down to future generations.
2. Lifetime warranty
To ensure that our customers can enjoy our jewelry for many years to come, Ravi Charme offers a lifetime free cleaning and refinishing service. We also offer free resizing and repairs within one year of your order. (Please note that some full eternity rings cannot be resized due to their nature.)
3. Custom-made
Ravicharme accepts custom-made jewelry in response to customer requests. We offer fully custom-made jewelry, where we listen to your image and create the jewelry you want from scratch, as well as semi-custom-made jewelry, where you may want to slightly change the design or length of your Ravicharme jewelry, turn your earrings into earrings, or add engravings.
Ravicharme's popular ethical jewelry "Moissanite" - 3 recommended choices
The wavy arms create a special feel, and the simple single princess-cut moissanite makes this a very elegant piece.
The five heart-shaped moissanite stones create a cute design that instantly brightens up the area around your face.
This classic yet noble design uses yellow moissanite, which is rapidly gaining popularity, and features two halos of varying heights surrounding the cushion-cut center stone to enhance its brilliance. This is an item that will be loved by people of all ages.
