When choosing a gemstone for a piece of fine jewelry, there's a lot of controversy around natural diamonds and colored gemstones. It's all about ethical sourcing, ranging from "blood diamonds" used to finance armed conflict to the mining process, which is incredibly destructive to the environment. Obviously, vintage and antique jewelry is the most sustainable option, but for new pieces, opt for the brilliance of white sapphire for new jewelry. It mimics the look and feel of real diamonds, is a real gemstone and the mining process is minimal.
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