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Love Without Diamonds?
By Cornelia Powell | May 19, 2009
Join the Discussion on “Conflict Diamonds” and Advantages of Buying Vintage Wedding & Engagement Rings!
In the current issue of Weddings of Grace Online Magazine, I continue the discussion of “to diamond or not to diamond?” — “new rings vs antique?” — “no engagement ring/just wedding band?” (See details on the Cornelia Recommends page.)
Would love your input for follow-up article! (Feel free to share with others.)
1. Do you have stories of becoming aware of the “conflict diamond” concern—especially since the media focused attention on the issue in 2006—and how it may have changed or influenced a purchase?
(For info, see a 2006/07 write-up in the Weddings of Grace archives.)
2. Or if you’ve shopped for wedding rings since 2006, what did you learn about the Kimberley Process (the diamond industry’s self-policing policy) or what were you told by jewelers if you asked about “blood diamonds” or etcetera?
3. Do you have stories of buying engagement/wedding rings with gemstones other than diamonds (or rings not featuring a diamond)? Whether sapphire, ruby, amethyst, emerald, or etcetera, and/or no stone—what was/were your reason/s?
4. Do you have stories of shopping for fine vintage or antique wedding rings for better value for your investment; for more character in design; for better quality or more unique look; etcetera? (For info, see the “Cornelia Recommends” page in the current issue of Weddings of Grace.)
Thanks for sharing your stories, ideas, and queries. I look forward to hearing from you.
Edwardian diamond and platinum ring. Courtesy of Isadora's.
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