#BehindTheBling The Human Rights Watch (HRW) launched a social media campaign to encourage some of the world’s largest jewellery stores to come clean about how diamonds & gold are sourced and to ensure they are not tainted with human rights violations. The sad truth is most jewellery brands cannot guarantee their products are free from human rights abuse. Gold and diamonds are often mined under brutal, abusive conditions. Children are injured or even killed working in hazardous mines. Whole communities face ill-health when mines pollute waterways with toxic chemicals. In war, civilians h ..read more

You might have heard of lab-grown diamonds, but what exactly are they? Well, they’re real diamonds, just created in a lab rather than being mined from the earth. And here’s the cool part – they’re identical to traditional diamonds in terms of appearance and composition. But here’s where it gets even better – they’re ethically produced and environmentally friendly. Enter Ahimsa London, the go-to for timeless jewellery crafted with love and care. Their collection boasts stunning lab-grown diamond earrings that not only symbolize eternal love but also stand for ethical choices. By opting for lab ..read more

Congratulations! You’re about to embark on one of the most exciting journeys of your life – choosing the perfect engagement ring. But before you dive into the world of dazzling lab-grown diamonds and exquisite designs, there’s one important decision you need to make: the metal for your ring. At Ahimsa London, we understand that this choice is just as important as selecting the perfect diamond. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to help you choose the right metal for your engagement ring.   Yellow Gold: Classic and Timeless Let’s start with a classic choice: yellow gold. This w ..read more

Human Rights Abuses in the Gold and Diamond Supply Chain An estimated 40 million people all over the world work in gold and diamond mining. A large proportion of these 40 million people work in small scale or artisanal mines which have very little to no machinery and are not regulated or monitored.   These miners are dependant on working in these small mines as a source of their livelihood. However, mining has contributed to human rights abuses. The Human Rights Watch (HRW) and other groups have documented a large range of human rights abuses and violations including   Child Labor ..read more

You might have heard of lab-grown diamonds, but what exactly are they? Well, they’re real diamonds, just created in a lab rather than being mined from the earth. And here’s the cool part – they’re identical to traditional diamonds in terms of appearance and composition. But here’s where it gets even better – they’re ethically produced and environmentally friendly. Enter Ahimsa London, the go-to for timeless jewellery crafted with love and care. Their collection boasts stunning lab-grown diamond earrings that not only symbolize eternal love but also stand for ethical choices. By opting for lab ..read more

6 Diamond Myths   1. A diamond is an investment.   Yes a diamond can be an investment. Get a high quality, 3ct + diamond and yes the price will go up (or at least more or less keep up with inflation). However most people for their engagement ring or regular jewellery get diamonds much smaller than this. The truth is these diamonds are not really that rare and therefore the likelihood of the value going up is quite low. Also consider this, for your diamond to be valuable you must be able to re-sell it. Have you ever heard of the second hand diamond market? No…because most people don ..read more

Finding the perfect engagement ring can feel like an exciting adventure mixed with a bit of confusion. With so many styles out there, how do you pick the right one? Don’t worry, Ahimsa London is here to help! Let’s dive into engagement rings, from classic solitaires to sparkling halos, all handmade in London with ethical, conflict-free Lab Grown Diamonds by Ahimsa London. The Classic Solitaire: Let’s commence with the timeless solitaire – a symbol of simplicity, elegance, and utmost sophistication. Featuring a single lab-grown diamond nestled atop a plain band, this minimalist design allows th ..read more

Human Rights Abuses in the Gold and Diamond Supply Chain An estimated 40 million people all over the world work in gold and diamond mining. A large proportion of these 40 million people work in small scale or artisanal mines which have very little to no machinery and are not regulated or monitored.   These miners are dependant on working in these small mines as a source of their livelihood. However, mining has contributed to human rights abuses. The Human Rights Watch (HRW) and other groups have documented a large range of human rights abuses and violations including   Child Labor ..read more

Blood Diamonds: The Conflict Continues In the late 1990’s the entire world’s attention was captured during the extremely brutal conflict in Sierra Leone. Rebels used illicit rough diamonds to fund wars, purchase arms and they took illegitimate control over diamond mines. During these conflicts a rebel group known as the Revolutionary United Front killed 75,000 innocent humans, chopped off arms and caused severe bodily mutilations to 20,000 people who worked in diamond mines or lived in diamond villages and all in all around 2 million people fled Sierra Leone in seek of asylum.  &nb ..read more

6 Diamond Myths   1. A diamond is an investment.   Yes a diamond can be an investment. Get a high quality, 3ct + diamond and yes the price will go up (or at least more or less keep up with inflation). However most people for their engagement ring or regular jewellery get diamonds much smaller than this. The truth is these diamonds are not really that rare and therefore the likelihood of the value going up is quite low. Also consider this, for your diamond to be valuable you must be able to re-sell it. Have you ever heard of the second hand diamond market? No…because most people don ..read more