Eco Friendly Jewelry & Wedding Rings
August 12, 2009
Wedding rings are a part of our tradition and even the staunchest non-traditionalist will have one on his finger. For some, it is a status symbol but for an environment conscious person, an eco friendly jewelry will show a commitment to the sustainability and protection of our environment and the earth’s resources.
For both men and women’s rings, you should look for the conflict-free gems and diamonds and of course, recycled metals. While diamonds are a woman’s best friends, not all women want diamonds and there are several gemstones that look as gorgeous as diamonds.
Cultured gem stones and diamonds are ecologically friendly because they are grown in laboratories and are not mined from the earth. Mining of diamonds, gem stones and metals is always a chemical intensive and destructive process and in comparison to that, cultured ones are also significantly affordable as compared to the geologically grown gems.
Apart from recycled metals, eco friendly wedding rings can also be made up of polished wood. Although wood is not as durable as gold and other such metals, you can choose wood-inlaid titanium wedding ring which will live with you for the test of times. While species of wood like mahogany and teak are endangered ones and you have to look for the ones that are certified by the appropriate governing bodies. 
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