Green wedding bands?

[davidbest]

Hi

I was wondering what you think of green wedding bands? Would you get one or not?

Te reason I am asking is because I came across this company that actually takes a diamond grain and grows it in a lab. Now I have never heard of something like this before and apparently with them, A 2.5 Carat diamond is about $350 which is really cheap.

Have any of you ever thought of gettting one? What other "green" sollutions is out there?

 

[kristie]

Are you talking about lab grown colored diamonds?? If it was a reputable company for lab grown diamonds, there is no way a 2.5 ct plus diamond is that cheap even if it was a lab grown one.......plus, the only color that can be "grown" that large is canary diamonds as of late....they cannot even grow white diamonds that big.

Sounds like a scam.....

 

[Vintage Leather]

When I first read the title to your thread, i was thinking you were going to talk about jade!

If you are looking for eco-friendly wedding bands - what about an antique ring? I love the older diamond cuts, and you are reducing consumption by buying one!

Alternatively, the pearl industry gives back to the environment - what about a South Sea/Tahitian ring? I know futurefashionista.com uses recycled gold, and is GIA pearl expert - you might want to talk with Elena (she's a tPF member also).

 

[elle tee]

You could also look at www.brilliantearth.com (no affiliation!)- they specialize in eco-friendly jewelry and use conflict-free stones and recycled gold. Antique jewelry is also "eco-friendly" in a way because it's kind of like recycling.