Diamond alternatives: Try diamond hybrids

by Becky Scott, Posted Jun 6th 2008 9:00PM

Our friends at Luxist turned us on to diamond hybrids. If you're concerned about blood diamonds or just the environmental impact of diamond mining, you may be looking for alternatives.

Anna-Mieke Anderson became involved in the diamond simulant industry after learning about the history of her own diamond engagement ring. She researched conflict-free diamonds, but decided that just wasn't enough. She eventually found out about diamond seeding, a technology first developed by NASA. The resultant stones are hybrids that are both simulant and man-made diamond crystal.

MiaDonna, Anna-Mieke's company, focuses primarily on engagement and wedding rings. Their stones are graded through Global Gem Lab and guaranteed for life.

In fact, Anna-Mieke is so concerned about the global impact of diamond mining that she has started a non-profit foundation called Greener Diamond. Their goal is to give back to those affected by the blood diamond industry. Check out some of MiaDonna's wedding and engagement rings in the gallery. You can also read more of the interview at Luxist.

Diamond Hybrids (photo gallery)

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6-08-2008 @3:53PM

meghan haupt said...

Why would you purchase fake diamonds when you can have the real thing? Just emerging on the jewelry scene are flawless, lab-created white diamonds that are optically, chemically and physically identical to their mined counterparts. You don't have to sacrifice beauty for sustainability.

Check out www.C5company.com to learn more about lab-created gems and sustainable fine jewelry.
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8-17-2008 @9:35PM

blinger said...

I just checked out C5 company and I cant even figure out what you are selling. It appears to me that you ride the coat tails of other companies write ups and deliver a bunch of smokin mirrors. The C5 website is vague and a joke. I like the MiaDonna site.
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6-10-2008 @2:32AM

Becky Scott said...

It's just one of many options available to brides. Thanks for your comment.
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8-13-2008 @3:41PM

John said...

I just got my wife a Miadonna diamond ring, and it looks amazing. I researched it pretty thoroughly and the MiaDonna looked like the best deal out there. She loves it and we both agree that it seems sparkle MORE than her other diamonds.

~ John
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8-12-2008 @4:07PM

Chris Renny said...

I just got my wife a Miadonna diamond ring, and it looks amazing. I
researched it pretty thoroughly and the MiaDonna looked like the best deal out there. She loves it and we both agree that it seems sparkle MORE than her other diamonds.

~ John