How to Shop for a Sustainable Engagement Ring
Mar 12, 2010 11:00 AM ET
Read the full blog post on C5's Wear Your Commitment.
It is important to talk about the devastation associated with traditional jewelry, but it is more important to talk about the solutions. Up until just a few years ago, few engagement ring alternatives existed that were both beautiful and that were associated with minimal social and environmental impact. If you could find something that you felt good about, chances are, it fell short of the stunning engagement ring you saw in a magazine, but felt too guilty to buy.
Though still not mainstream, eco-friendly and “green” engagement rings are now possible. No longer do you have to sacrifice luxury for sustainability.
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