Tag Archive: conflict

Mar
18

Where are some good places to start looking for conflict free diamonds?

I am planning to propose to my lovely girlfriend within the next month or so and could use some direction in finding some conflict free diamond jewelers. I have been looking at brilliantearth.com and they have a nice selection, but I’m hoping to be able to browse a bit more before deciding on a ring.

Jan
21

Can you shed some light on the paradox I seem to find with men and engagement rings?

It seems like some men are simultaneously repulsed by the idea that a woman might want an expensive engagement ring and compelled to want to give an expensive one as a sign of his wealth, power, or the implicit "value" of his fiancee (if you will). What emotion tends to win out if he is …

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Dec
15

Anyone have a moissanite ring? Can people tell the difference between that and a diamond?

I am considering moissanite for an engagement ring..We are trying to save $ for a house and wedding and cannot afford the diamond ring I want. I would rather moissanite than a tiny diamond. I also feel better knowing its not a conflict diamond.

Nov
30

With engagement rings, did you look for conflict free diamonds?

I have been extremely disturbed by the diamond trade, yet everyday I see questions on here about diamond engagement rings, and many answers disturb me with the whole "bigger is better". I just want to know how many of you don’t know about the issue, know but don’t care, or know and look for conflict …

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