Sustainability And Lab Diamonds

From eco-friendly materials to ethically sourced diamonds:

How do we maintain sustainability in our jewelry production?

Sure, jewelry is the ultimate luxury gift – but how can we be sure it is also an ethical choice? Climate change, decreasing natural resources and increasing demand on the world’s energy supplies: As we face the irreversible changes in our planet’s system, the threat of climate change is simply impossible to ignore. Businesses today are putting a lot of efforts to minimize their negative environmental impacts and while the road to solving climate change isn’t easy, at MYKA we focus on the process itself. Sustainable manufacturing, also referred to as green manufacturing or eco-friendly manufacturing, is defined by The United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “the creation of manufactured products through economically sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources”. It adds that it should also increase safety for employees, local communities, and the product itself.

A sustainable manufacturing doesn’t happen overnight. At MYKA, we’ve been continually working on improving our sustainability performance by being conscious of selecting eco-friendly materials, using recycled paper and packaging and embracing sustainable production processes that are safe for employees, communities and consumers. As an active player in the global Jewelry market, we are obliged to sustainability and the actions needed to improve our energy management, to operate a dynamic supply chain, to promote a sustainable consumption and protect our earth’s natural resources.

SUSTAINABILITY IN JEWELRY MAKING

While sustainability in the fashion industry is dealing mostly with supply chain concerns and overconsumption, the jewelry industry is dealing with yet another element – mining. Precious metals can be recycled. Silver and gold can be easily melted and reformed into a new piece of jewelry but when it comes to buying mined diamonds, the picture darkens as behind the shine there are many human and environmental concerns.

Mining can be a brutal business: It destroys a vast area of land, pollute waterways and create a devastating impact on wildlife. Taking place mostly in poorer countries that strive for money, mining makes the battle for resources violent and harmful. Years ago, the mined diamond industry came under scrutiny with unethical production practices and even though these unethical practices have been significantly reduced, when buying mined diamonds, it is really difficult to ensure they are sourced ethically. For that reason, lab-grown diamonds have become the best option for ethically sourced gems. in the last years, consumers are moving away from conventional diamonds, with nearly 70% of millennials considering buying a lab grown alternative. So what are these lab-diamonds and how do they make the best ethical options?

LAB GROWN DIAMONDS – A GUILT FREE GEMS

Lab-grown diamonds are produced using heat and pressure (much like their mined counterparts). However, instead of mining and abusing the planet resources, these diamonds are created using machines and advanced technology that replicates the natural diamond growing process. And the result? man-made diamond that has the same chemical and physical properties of a mined diamond and are significantly less detrimental to the environment as it takes much less energy to grow a diamond in a lab.

At MYKA, all of our diamond jewelry is made of ethical lab diamonds. With lab diamonds you can find reassurance in knowing the exact origin of your diamond and be ensured that the diamond produced is an ethical manner. It is a top priority of ours that our diamonds are made in a safe environment and that our customers receive an ethical diamond of the highest quality. Looking to buy a diamond jewelry gift to someone you care about? Explore our lab-grown diamond collection and get the perfect gift that is both beautiful, meaningful and makes the best ethical choice.

EXPLORE OUR LAB DIAMOND GIFT COLLECTION