Think it's just a cool necklace? It means so much more. It's called a Digger's Pendant: The Digger's Pendant
features the imprint of the palm of a diamond digger fashioned from
black oxidized silver. A teardrop imprint with a small conflict free
diamond evokes the plight of the diamond diggers of Africa and our
support of their cause. Diamond diggers in diamond-rich regions in
Africa have faced death, famine, and brutal violence even while
unwittingly funding wars in Angola, Sierra Leone and other regions in
Africa. Today, diamond diggers continue to face enormous challenges
including dangerous working conditions, a daily culture of violence,
and unscrupulous dealers who deprive them of their just earnings. The
Digger's Pendant is a reminder and a challenge to all of us, to never
forget their struggle, and to never give up hope that we can create a
safe and fair trade through our actions. Designed by Palo Alto-based
design firm No Object. $130 at BrilliantEarth.com.
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