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For years, the tradition of giving an engagement ring is well known. An engagement ring is a symbol of union that two people are part of. In other words, it is what brings two people together in preparation for marriage. Also, it is what represents an agreement of love and loyalty of any couple. Where do engagement rings come from and what do they mean? 1.The Circle of the Ring According to GIA , a gemological knowledge organization, it is said that the first rings came from the time of Ancient Egypt. These were created in a circular shape, just like today, to represent an endless cycle. In this way, their culture sought to represent commitment as something “finite” like the figure of the circle. 2.Gold White, pink or yellow gold? Gold is a material known as the standard material for creating engagement rings. It has even been found that it was widely used by the Romans in ancient times as a symbol of luxury and beauty in their engagement rings. 3.Placement In Ancient Egyptian times, it was established that the left ring finger (the fourth finger next to the little finger) contains the "amoris" vein, which connects the body with the heart. It is for this reason that until today, it is used on said finger to reflect that the symbol of the ring is connected to the heart of the person who wears it. In addition to these rings being a symbol of love and commitment, it is very important for us to add a valuable meaning that makes them unique and special. Traditionally and to the present day, it is given by the groom as a gift to his bride when she agrees to proceed with the marriage proposal. An engagement ring is the step towards a marriage for life. Also, it is a memory of the bond established by both people before getting married and the desire to unite their lives to create a new one together. At Bornmine we offer unique engagement rings! Since they can be personalized to the client's taste, choosing the color of gold (white, yellow or pink), the characteristics of the central diamond from its shape to its color and the amount of diamonds desired in its piece and setting. Thanks to the wide variety of combinations that we create with our jewelry. And what makes it even more unique is our created diamonds, free from conflict and environmental and social impacts.

Bornmine in early 2020 made an alliance with the social organizations “Puente y Coma” and “PYMO” , and joined the support of the organization “Entrelazando México” in which together we help to donate a certain amount of money collected to the cause of the fight against COVID-19. Thanks to people like our clients who made purchases within a period of 3 months, we were able to donate a percentage of each sale made to the "Entrelazando México" foundation to help medical personnel with necessary materials and resources such as: gloves , covers mouths, goggles, and biosecurity suits, to combat COVID-19. At Bornmine the issue of social responsibility is very important and we want to support society and the planet properly. With the help of organizations such as Puente y Coma, PYMO, our clients and with the help of our diamonds free from environmental impacts and social exploitation, we are fighting to make “A Better World, One Diamond at a Time.”

Let's start with the basic question, what are these diamonds? Many people, hearing the words Diamonds and Laboratory together, can misinterpret their meaning. The first thing they think of is a "synthetic", "fake", "zirconia" diamond? Fortunately, all of these descriptions are false. A lab diamond or created diamond is basically what the name says: A meticulously created diamond in a lab, using a bit of natural diamond as a seed. The created diamonds are exposed to very high temperatures and pressures, where the carbon particles introduced form the diamond, using the same process that nature performs with mined diamonds. For diamond lovers we have great news: “A created diamond is basically the same as a mine diamond, except for three and only BIG differences. 1) The origin : laboratory diamonds are created by man and not by nature, using the same process. Which makes them ECO FRIEDLY diamonds, socially and ecologically responsible with the environment and society. 2) The price: created diamonds are priced fairer than mined diamonds, up to 30% - 40% better price. Our prices are based on the market and not on the oligopoly of diamonds. 3) Its Purity: on average the diamonds created are purer than the mine diamonds. They have fewer impurities and defects than diamonds extracted in mines because they are made with greater dedication and care by man For us, social and environmental care is very important. We are against everything that the collection of natural diamonds entails, including the exploitation of the environment and a great violation of human rights. Our created diamonds have the same crystalline structure, physical, optical, and chemical composition as a mined diamond, except that these beautiful created or cultivated diamonds as some know them, are free from any environmental damage, are socially responsible and free. conflict. Let's leave what is his to nature!

They are physically, chemically and optically IDENTICAL to mined diamonds. They are diamonds ECO FRIENDLY! Free from environmental and social impacts. They have a 30% -40% better price than traditional mine diamonds. They are created using 100% renewable energy. They have international certificate from world-renowned laboratories, equal to mine diamonds. Born Diamonds are superior diamonds , more perfect, being created and not mined. Born Diamonds have ZERO carbon emissions in their creation! First 100% carbon-neutral diamonds. The traceability of the diamonds created is VERY simple and complete , while those from mine require long logistical processes and it is impossible to verify their complete traceability. On average, they have a higher purity than mined diamonds. They are unique diamonds and created for you, no two are alike.

15 years ago the global effort to ban conflict diamonds began with a meeting in Kimberley, South Africa. It has been 12 years since the diamond industry established the Kimberley Process, an international diamond certification system. With a legalized code and a greater awareness of the horrors of "blood diamonds" . Max Rodriguez, 34, tells TIME that does not want his partner's diamond engagement ring "to be associated with chaos, controversy and pain." However, if he wants a mined diamond, unlike a lab diamond, he may not have a choice. The Kimberley Process reduces the amount of conflict diamonds sold, yet remains full of loopholes, unable to prevent many diamonds mined in war zones or other dire circumstances from being sold on international markets. for The problem The Kimberley Process does not guarantee an "ethical diamond". It does not protect against labor practices, human rights violations, or wartime mined diamonds. After diamonds leave the mine, they change hands 8-10 times before they can be certified for export. The potential solution According to Ava Bai of Vale Jewelry in New York, " Millennials' desire to shop according to their ethics has also helped drive the industry to embrace sustainability." . Millennials want responsible sourcing over the profits of other brands, and they are willing to pay for it. Final Verdict TIME concludes that "the only way that blood will ultimately be removed from conflict diamonds is if there is a true fair trade certification process that allows conscientious consumers to buy. Without this system, consumers unwittingly participate in unethical practices that underpin the industry. for https://time.com/blood-diamonds/