Do Ethically-sourced Diamonds Cost More?

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• What is a Conflict Diamond?

  Conflict diamonds, according to the most common definition, are diamonds used by rebel groups to finance civil wars. However, besides civil wars, diamond mining today is plagued by a range of shocking ethical abuses. These include violence by governments, child labor, extreme p…

• Can I Buy a Setting Without Buying a Diamond?

  Brilliant Earth does not sell or create settings unless the customer is also purchasing a center stone from Brilliant Earth. Brilliant Earth's settings are made-to-order with each one handcrafted for a center gem with unique characteristics to ensure the quality of the finished…

• Can I Purchase Multiple Items to Determine Which I Like the Best, and Return the Others?

  To maintain the high quality of our pieces and keep our prices competitive, Brilliant Earth does not allow multiple pieces to be purchased for comparison. Comparison purchasing is purchasing multiple products with the intent of keeping one and returning the remainder. If you ne…

• Is Brilliant Earth Sapphires Treated?

  All sapphires purchased from Brilliant Earth are of natural origin and have not been chemically treated to alter their natural beauty. Most of Brilliant Earth's sapphires are heat-treated, which is an accepted industry standard. Heat treatment improves color, clarity, and overa…

• What is Recycled Gold and Platinum and How Does Being Recycled Impact Quality?

  Brilliant Earth uses precious metals from renewed sources derived from numerous post-consumer sources, including recycled jewelry, industrial products, and electronics components. Because our precious metals are reclaimed and then re-refined back into their pure elements, they …