EcoChic Bling: Diamond Jewelry from Ruff&Cut

Here’s good news to those who swore off buying diamond jewelry after seeing Leonardo di Caprio’s Blood Diamond a few years back. Ruff&Cut recently launched its jewelry line that uses “conflict-free” rough and cut (hence, the name) diamonds and recycled gold and other metals in organic shapes. Because the company believes in transparency, each piece of jewelry comes with a certificate of specific origin. Ruff&Cut takes their corporate responsibility seriously which is why they re-invest 10% of each and every sale they make to nonprofit organizations that aim to improve the lives and lands of the people in Sierra Leone where their raw materials are sourced.

Luxury jewelry artists like Fifi Bijoux, Tracy Matthews, Todd Reed and Me&Ro were tapped to create signature pieces for the Ruff&Cut collection. Here are our favorite jewelry with a conscience from R&C’s line:

Designed by Fifi Bijoux, the Candor Ring (cover photo) showcases a 1.3 carat radiant octahedral rough diamond on top of a triple row band of recycled 18k gold. Cost: $ 6,000.

The Solitaire Medallion pendant designed by Tracy Matthews is of recycled 18k gold while the octahedral rough diamond insert is from Pride Diamonds in Sierra Leone. Cost: $ 7,760.

Seven rough diamonds (2.65 carats) set in 18k gold make up each of these earrings designed by Me&Ro. Cost: $ 8,525.

This beautiful ring by Me&Ro features a 1.6-carat rough diamond with a crown-like appearance hand-set in 18k gold. Cost: $ 16,090.

Is there anything more fabulous than “socially responsible luxury?”