Ethical Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings

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Ethical engagement rings assure buyers that both the labour and materials come from responsible sources. At the same time, without any significant negative impact on the environment. Also, ideally, workers in the supply chain should benefit from fair wages and initiatives to better their lives, especially those in impoverished regions of the world. The same applies to ethical wedding rings created with the same care and consideration to materials and workers. 

A small proportion of jewellery brands believe in using sustainable materials. Furthermore, they provide the assurance of ethical sourcing. But, this small effort makes an incredible difference to the lives of workers at the start of the jewellery supply chain. 

At Serendipity Diamonds, we help improve people's lives and their communities within the jewellery supply chain. From ethical jewellery to eco-friendly jewellery. We work towards a better future for workers at the start of the supply chain. In addition, we support initiatives to protect the environment. Finally, we endeavour to use recycled materials for our jewellery and packaging at all times. 

Whether you choose a traditional design or wish to create a bespoke, ethical item, we can help. Experience our professional approach with decades of jewellery and gemstone experience. As a result, we craft high-quality, ethical designs perfect for any special occasion. 

All of our team are Fairtrade Gold Ambassadors. As a result, we have extensive knowledge of most aspects of ethical jewellery design. 

We work responsibly to create jewellery from 100% ethical origins. Several years ago, we made one of the first 100% ethical engagement rings in Fairtrade Gold. Our first ethical engagement ring included 100% ethical diamonds. 

Browse some of our jewellery pieces made from Fairtrade Gold, recycled Gold and recycled Platinum. 

Engagement rings with ethical diamonds.

Buyers browse a list of ethical CanadaMark diamonds with a report link and video for each stone. We order diamonds weekly. In addition, we update our diamond list each week to keep it updated. 

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Ethical lab-created diamonds.

We differentiate lab-grown diamonds from natural diamonds by using a laser inscription on the side of the stone. Lab diamonds appear identical to natural diamonds with the same physical, optical and chemical properties. However, their cost and value fall below natural diamonds. For this reason, many buyers seeking an ethical choice of a diamond at a lower cost turn to lab-grown diamonds. As a result, we source lab-diamonds to order for client enquiries. We also provide a list of available diamonds on our dedicated lab-grown diamond page. 

Ethical wedding rings.

In addition to engagement rings, we also craft ethical wedding rings. These include plain wedding rings and ethical diamond wedding rings. We make most wedding rings from Fairtrade Gold, recycled Gold and recycled Platinum. 

We create men's ethical men's wedding rings and ethical women's wedding rings provide a range of custom effects, such as engravings. Finally, our bespoke service creates ethical shaped wedding rings. We make shaped wedding rings to fit most settings. We make these in regular and in ethical Gold and Platinum. 

Ethical diamond engagement rings.

At Serendipity Diamonds, we work with like-minded suppliers. In addition, we encourage our suppliers to embrace ethical standards. 

Our ethical story. 

In 2014 we joined the Goldsmiths Registration Scheme. As a result, we introduced Fairtrade Gold rings to our collection. We began by adding ethical engagement rings to our collection. Then, we introduced ethical wedding rings. 

We introduced ethical diamonds to complement our ethical ring mounts one year later. All ethical diamonds include details of the mine of origin and rough diamond weight. We offer precious ethical metals, diamonds and gemstones for all jewellery. We pride ourselves on developing ethically sourced jewellery with other ethical jewellers, such as Cred, Ingle Rhode, and Harriet Kelsall. 

Today, we create a wide range of jewellery made with ethical materials. The video below shows the award-winning Ursa engagement ring. The design merged Fairtrade Gold with an ethical Canadamark diamond. 

How to ensure your diamond engagement ring is 100% ethical?

Many jewellers describe their jewellery as ethical and conflict-free. Unfortunately, not all jewellery meets our exacting standards. 

For this reason, we go beyond conflict-free. As a result, we can track precious metals and diamonds back to the mine. 

We no longer rely on just the Kimberley Process. It pays little attention to inhumane acts committed by 'legitimate' governments. 

We go further with 100% documented evidence. We work with our clients to give total reassurance with fully traceable CanadaMark Diamonds. In addition, our Fairtrade Gold comes from Fairtrade certified mines. 

We have been full licensees for Fairtrade Gold for several years. Workers within Fairtrade certified mines receive a fair gold price. In addition, they receive a premium to spend on community projects. Projects include schools, health centres and clean water. 

Ethical alternatives to diamond - Moissanite.

One of the most exciting ethical gemstone alternatives to diamond is Moissanite. More specifically, Starlight Moissanite. We introduced Starlight into our collection very recently. As durable as diamond, Moissanite is the ethical, cost-friendly alternative to a diamond with additional sparkle. Ethical Moissanite engagement rings make an affordable and ethical choice. For example, the ring below features an F colour (standard whiteness for Starlight) 1 carat Moissanite in Platinum for under £1000.00. 

Fairtrade certified gold information.

The following information appears on the Fairtrade Foundation website. Read more at fairtrade.org.uk.

Ethical jewellery facts. 

Consumers across the globe spend a staggering $135 billion a year on gold jewellery! Artisanal mining makes up 90% of the labour force involved in gold mining. Small-scale miners produce between 200-300 tonnes of gold each year, with 70% assigned to jewellery.

One hundred million people worldwide depend on artisanal and small-scale mining for their survival. Small scale miners rarely enjoy mining rights, typically given to large-scale industrial mining companies. As a result, conditions force small-scale miners to work in dangerous situations and engage in illegal practices.  

Conditions are hazardous. Health and safety measures are inadequate. Real health risks exist owing to the use of toxic mercury and cyanide. Miners use poisonous chemicals in the extraction process. 

Artisanal miners work at the start of long and complex supply chains. They often have little option but to accept the price offered by traders and intermediaries. 

Fairtrade Gold miners receive a guaranteed Fairtrade Minimum Price. In addition, they receive a Premium ($2,000/kg) to invest. The Fairtrade Premium goes towards improving their business. Or into community projects such as education, clean water and healthcare.  

Fairtrade certified miners receive help to formalise and improve their mining and business practices. 

Fairtrade imposes strict standards on working conditions, health and safety. In addition, procedures for handling chemicals, women’s rights, child labour and protection of the environment. 

Fairtrade Gold offers a better future for many of the World’s Artisanal miners. 

Ecological gold.

Under the Fairtrade System, miners work to reduce the effect of harmful chemicals, including Cyanide and Mercury. The use of a retort helps to capture dangerous Mercury and avert risk to life. 

We offer eco-friendly Gold to clients requesting it for jewellery. Re-captured Mercury reduces human or environmental pollution. Ecological Gold, by comparison, cuts out the use of harmful chemicals. Limited supply exists within the UK at this time. 

Recycled metals for engagement rings.

We responsibly source all precious metals at Serendipity Diamonds. Non Fairtrade metals come from ethical recycled sources. 

We source Gold and Platinum from regular suppliers—most source their metals from ethical refiners. 

In addition, we only purchase scrap gold from clients known to us. 

Most of our suppliers are members of the Responsible Jewellery Council. As such, they work to strict ethical standards. 

Conflict-free diamond engagement rings.

All of our Diamonds originate from regular, long-standing suppliers. We receive written assurances from our suppliers. These assurances confirm they are from conflict-free sources. 

Diamonds originate from many different countries. Rough diamonds include a Kimberley Certificate. 

Rough diamonds are then cut and polished in cutting centres across the World. 

We can trace most diamonds theoretically by a paper trail of sale. But, only a small selection of Diamonds Worldwide include details of their precise origin, such as the country and mine. 

One of the only systems to track diamonds from the mine is CanadaMark. A unique serial number applied to the diamond tracks the stone from the mine. Not all Canadian diamonds follow this system. For this reason, we favour CanadaMark. 

We include a written assurance as part of the System of Warranties for all items of diamond jewellery. 

Take the first step toward an ethically sourced engagement ring.

We give our clients full support and guidance on ethical diamond engagement rings. We offer advice without any obligation to purchase. Contact us with any questions. 

We offer ethical metal, gemstones and diamonds for all CAD bespoke engagement ring designs created. We advise how to make the perfect ring without compromising the welfare of workers or the environment. We will explain some basic details. Or, call us to discuss your needs or concerns.  

Ethical lab-grown diamonds.

Lab-grown diamonds provide an ethical option. We create lab-grown diamond engagement rings in most styles, with various diamond shapes and sizes. In addition, lab-grown diamonds are more affordable than natural diamonds. Contact us for a quote to create any of our ethical jewellery designs made with a lab-grown diamond. 

If you are unsure about any aspect of manufactured diamond options, please read our article explaining everything you need to know about lab-grown diamonds. 

Ethical diamond earrings.

Enjoy total reassurance when you purchase any pair of ethical diamond earrings. We create earrings in Fairtrade Gold, crafted with 100% ethical diamonds. 

Every pair of ethical diamond earrings include hygiene seals. As a result, we offer 60 days returns on all earrings. 

Our 100% ethical diamond earrings include GIA certified CanadaMark diamonds. Contact us for a detailed quote and availability. 

Ethical diamond pendants.

In addition to Fairtrade Gold's ethical earrings, we make ethical diamond pendants. We provide ethical pendant settings and ethical Fairtrade Gold chains for most necklace designs. Most feature a traceable, ethical diamond.