Diamond Boycotting

Many people have chosen to boycott buying and wearing diamonds because of the brutality that is associated with the taking over of diamond mines and the mining of diamonds in Africa. The diamonds coming out of these mines are often referred to as a blood diamond. It is estimated that 10 percent of diamonds come out of Africa. Boycotting diamonds is hoped to have an impact on the diamond industry and lower demand for new diamonds. Buying only through diamond mining companies that practice humane treatment of those who own diamond mines and work in the diamond mines is another option to impact on the diamond industry. Buying through companies that have stringent custody chains that can be traced will send a powerful message to the diamond industry about what is acceptable. Another way to own a diamond without contributing to the demand for new diamonds is to buy pre-owned diamonds.

It is believed that a high demand for new diamonds, contributes to some sources in the diamond industry being willing to get diamonds by any means available. Buying pre-owned diamonds doesn’t add to the demand for new diamonds, while it still allows for the enjoyment of owning and wearing a beautiful gemstone. Diamonds are always going to be among the most popular gemstones for jewelry. Through history, a diamond is the gemstone of choice for engagement rings. A diamond is representative of the following:

Love
Purity
Eternity
Prosperity

Many jewelry buyers are torn between the boycott and their love of diamonds. Some men couldn’t imagine proposing with anything but a diamond ring and some women would feel cheated if their engagement ring didn’t include a beautiful diamond. When buying a pre-owned diamond, the demand for new diamonds is not affected.

You can go to jewelers like Gray & Sons to buy pre-owned jewelry. You can buy the diamond alone, part of a piece of jewelry, or have a pre-owned diamond mounted on a new jewelry setting. No matter which you choose, Gray & Sons has the skilled staff to make sure that your diamond jewelry is exactly what you want.