The new shift towards sustainable fashion has redefined how consumers perceive, relate to and buy jewellery. Today, people are making conscious purchases that allow them to indulge in luxury guilt-free. But what does ethical jewellery mean and how this new trend is ruling the fashion charts? Let’s dive into this and more. 

Understanding Ethical Jewellery 

Ethical jewellery is any piece that is ethically procured, adheres to sustainable production practices with reduced waste, focuses on fair treatment of workers and causes minimal environmental footprint. In simpler terms, it is good for the people who produce it and wear it and great for the planet. For instance, conflict-free or lab-grown diamond jewellery, recycled metals and fair-trade gemstones are all examples of green jewellery. 

By choosing it, you’re contributing towards making the world a better place to live. 

Why Ethical Jewellery is Becoming Popular?

Environmental Awareness: Because of the growing awareness about issues relating to the environment, people are opting for ethically created pieces like lab grown diamonds in India that let them positively contribute to Mother Earth.

Ethical Concerns: It is not just the planet, but it’s also about the people involved in the jewellery manufacturing and supply chain that matters. The ethically created alternatives like lab grown diamond jewellery do not exploit or cause any ill effects on the environment. Giving us another reason to choose them. 

Rise in Technology: With technological advancements opening up new possibilities, creating ethical pieces has become easier. Thus, the audience can ditch the traditional pieces for jewellery that assures quality and sustainable luxury. 

How are Diamonds Unethical? 

Beneath the sparkle and brilliance of diamonds, lies an unveiled secret that tells a tale of human atrocities and dreadful conflicts. In the late 1990s, the term ‘blood diamonds’ was used to drive the attention of the world to the unethical sourcing of diamonds in conflicted African regions. The diamond mines were taken over by rebel groups who illegally traded them to buy weapons and ammunition. This led to strife that caused suffering to the mining communities. 

Aside from this, traditionally mined diamonds are sourced unethically and disrupt ecosystems and communities.  

Human Rights Violation- Miners are forced to work in unsafe conditions and for long periods without fair pay. They are exploited by the rebels and subjected to brutalities that abuse their human rights. 

Environmental Degradation- Traditional mining is associated with environmental hazards, loss of human life, loss of green cover, pollution, water contamination, and disruption of the ecosystem. With that, mining erodes the soil and also leads to extensive deforestation. 

Lab-Grown Diamonds- A Sustainable Luxury 

What is a lab-grown diamond?

A lab-grown diamond is formed in a scientific facility by a group of experts in a controlled environment. It mirrors the natural creation process of their mined counterparts that typically take millions of years to form within the earth’s mantle. Lab-grown, on the other hand, takes a few weeks to form. Plus, they don’t pose any risk or threat to life or the environment. 

In terms of composition, lab-grown is identical to mined diamonds physically, chemically and optically. Also, they offer the same brilliance and beauty but at a fraction of the cost. To be precise, they’re 25-75% more affordable. 

Why lab-grown?

• Lab-grown is not associated with the concerns related to mining as they’re created in a controlled laboratory setting. 

• With significantly lesser carbon emissions, they help you preserve the planet.
• Sustainable and affordable. 

• And it's still the hardest mineral on earth with a perfect 10 on the hardness score.
  
  

Recycling Gold: Sustainable Choice

Recycling gold is not a new thing in the gold jewellery industry. Instead of extracting the metal from deep underground, we’re putting it to further use. It protects the environment and also, gives you a piece that looks as good as new. No unfair pay, no unsafe working conditions and no harm to the planet. 

Tips to Choose Ethical and Eco-friendly Jewellery 

Know the Origin: 

Ethical jewellery is easily traceable from its sourcing to the final piece. Knowing how it has been sourced gives you the confidence of authenticity. 

Consider Lab-grown diamonds: 

As they’re 100% real, stunning and an eco-friendly choice. At Angara, every diamond comes with a certificate of authenticity that assures its quality and genuity. Optional lab testing is also provided.  

FAQs

1. Are diamonds environment-friendly?
Yes, lab-grown diamonds are eco-friendly and ethically sourced. They are not associated with traditional mining issues and thus, a sustainable option for the future. 

2. Can gold be ethically sourced?
Absolutely. Ethically sourced gold focuses on sourcing and producing materials that creates negligible environmental impact, fair treatment of workers and integrating sustainability in every aspect of jewellery making. 

3. Can diamonds be ever ethical?
Lab-grown tech allows the creation of diamonds in a laboratory, which eliminates all the risks of life and nature, thus, making it ethical.