Increasingly, women don’t wait around for their partner to pop the question with whatever ring they choose. They’re active in the purchase and the entire decision process of the engagement – and Rescu. says hooray for that.
Stylishly Yours, Jennifer Thorpe
However, couples are increasingly worried about finding rings which are conflict-free and environmentally friendly – and that can get very difficult and very expensive.
Rescu. is here to give you the ultimate guide to finding eco-friendly, politically correct rings without breaking the bank.
The biggest name in rings of this sort is Brilliant Earth. If you want to tick all the ethical boxes while still getting a pretty thing, this may be your first port of call. They only use conflict-free diamonds, they recycle their gold and silver, and they donate a big proportion of their profits to charity.
Their mission statement (how many jewellers have a mission statement?) is all about quality without compromising your values. Rescu. is behind that sort of thinking.
If you’d like plainer designs – Brilliant Earth tends to focus on a slightly edgy clientele – Green Karats is a good alternative. They’re sleeker and more classic – the one-diamond solitaire band is popular – while still committing to an eco-focus.
And if new rings in general aren’t floating your boat, antique rings are often a very good way to keep your ideals intact. They recycle rather than using new materials, meaning less strain on the planet, and get more use out of the rings themselves rather than wasting the design and components.
Our favourite places to search for antique rings? eBay, vintage auction sites, and local dealers – less air miles means less strain on the environment.
An increasing place to look for home-made and antique jewellery of surprising quality is Etsy. The site began as a crafts and homewares haven, but lately the vintage jewellery section has expanded to include pieces worth hundreds of thousands – a good place to go searching for antique inspiration.
Good luck getting your ring!
Image: Brilliant Earth.
