Today’s couples care about provenance, sustainability and transparency — and engagement rings are no exception. Use this checklist to ensure the ring you choose aligns with your values.
1. Lab-Grown or Responsibly Sourced Diamonds
Ensure your jeweller offers full disclosure and verifiable certification.
2. Recycled Gold or Responsibly Mined Metals
Look for details about metal sourcing, recycled alloys and casting processes.
3. Transparent Manufacturing
Choose jewellers who design, assemble or finish their rings locally in Australia.
4. Sustainability Practices
Ask about packaging, waste minimisation, renewable energy use, and workshop standards.
5. Aftercare & Longevity
Ethical design doesn’t end at purchase — it includes:
- Warrant
- Complimentary resizing
- Lifetime inspection or cleaning
- Prong checks and maintenance
A ring made to last is inherently sustainable.
