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Mined Diamonds and bad karma — Why are Lab-Grown Diamonds better?
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Jun 19, 2020
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Mined Diamonds and bad karma — Why are Lab-Grown Diamonds better?


It is important to consider several factors when choosing between mined and lab grown diamonds, including the energy surrounding the stones. As evident as it is that lab-created diamonds are a proverbial fresh start (since they were created ethically in a laboratory), the same cannot be said for mined diamonds.


No matter what your beliefs are, you’ve probably heard of karma. It’s important to be aware of the negative karmic energy associated with mined diamonds for reasons that are self-evident.


YOU COULD BE GETTING A DIAMOND OF DIVORCE


The divorce rate has hovered around 50% for years, which leads to many diamonds coming back into the retail market after a failed marriage. In order to avoid negative connotations associated with divorce diamonds, unscrupulous diamond dealers often send them back to the laboratory to receive a new certificate that shows a recent date, but the inescapable truth is that these diamonds are living witnesses to a divorce. What do you want the love of your life to wear on her finger? Would you prefer she wear a secondhand diamond, or would you prefer to honour the bond between you and her with a pristine lab created diamond?


MINED DIAMONDS CAN BE BLOOD DIAMONDS


There is a major disadvantage of natural diamonds, namely the untraceability of their origin, which is not true for man made diamonds, which can be traced back to the exact lab they were grown in. While some mined diamonds may offer “origin certificates,” these are little more than marketing tools; the industry’s very nature makes diamonds nearly impossible to trace.


THE DIAMOND MAY HAVE BELONGED TO SOMEONE WHO DIED


‘Diamonds are forever,’ as the saying goes, but there is a dark underside to it. While some diamonds remain family heirlooms passed down the generations, many others are usually re-introduced into the market once the last owner has passed away. Most women don’t aren’t too keen on wearing a diamond that once belonged to someone who has passed away for obvious reasons. Yet, due to the veiled practices of the diamond industry, it’s nearly impossible to determine who the previous owner was.

Mined Diamonds and bad karma — Why are Lab-Grown Diamonds better?

CHILD LABOURERS COULD HAVE MINED THE DIAMOND


There are stringent laws regulating child labour in many first-world countries; however, these laws do not apply to most diamond-mining regions. It is often the case that child labour and even slave labour are used to mine diamonds in Africa. Unsuspecting customers could, therefore, directly contribute to the continued exploitation and abuse of human beings associated with diamond mining through their innocent purchases of natural diamonds.


DAMAGE TO NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS AND MOTHER EARTH MAY HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE DIAMOND


As is usually the case, money often wins out over eco-consciousness when it comes to diamonds any day of the week. There are several ways in which mining damages the environment. It destroys ecosystems, contaminates water supplies, destroys forests, and disrupts farming. The world suffers greatly from every mined diamond that reaches the market; negativity is engendered.


It goes without saying that none of these issues pertains to lab created diamonds. Considering that man-made diamonds are made outside of conflict zones and definitely, without child labour or environmental damage, they are the only choice for those looking to make a positive impact with their purchases. Additionally, because man made diamonds are so new, they are almost impossible to find secondhand. Giving someone a ring is a huge deal, but the last thing you want is bad karma following your loved one due to your purchasing decision. You can be confident your new purchase to commemorate your love will bring nothing but happy if you choose a lab-created diamond instead.

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