Westerners are obsessed with 'bling' -- every girl in the Western world feels she's not properly engaged unless her fourth finger is weighed down by an enormous glittering rock, perfect for flashing in other girls' envious faces. But as we as a population grow increasingly eco-conscious, many people are questioning where these precious gemstones actually come from -- and whether it involves an ethical system.
You may have heard the term 'blood diamond' (and no, I'm not talking about Leonardo diCaprio's Hollywood film, although it touched on the issue). Otherwise known as conflict diamonds, the situation in war-torn African countries is that diamond-mining is controlled by rebels, who grossly abuse human rights, often murdering and enslaving local populations in order to get the sparkly rocks and use the $$ to fund their evil agendas.
What can you do about it? Well, if you dare to be different, what about considering a wedding ring that isn't your standard ice-meets-platinum? These susainably harvested wooden rings accented with white gold or silver are a work of art (and with every purchase made, a tree is planted). Or check out all these gorgeous artisan-crafted wooden bands. Your ring will be an important talking point for many years to come.
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