Is Brilliant Earth sustainable?
Broadly yes — Brilliant Earth averages 92/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aims for 100% recycled or Fairmined metals by 2025 and maintains Carbon Neutral status.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeunverified
Does not conduct animal testing; products are inorganic.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 8 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Brilliant Earth: frequently asked
Is Brilliant Earth sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Brilliant Earth averages 92/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aims for 100% recycled or Fairmined metals by 2025 and maintains Carbon Neutral status.
Brilliant Earth: Cruelty-free?+
Does not conduct animal testing; products are inorganic.
Brilliant Earth: Vegan options?+
All jewelry is free of animal-derived materials.
Brilliant Earth: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Brilliant Earth: Third-party certified?+
We record 8 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Brilliant Earth's ethics score?+
Brilliant Earth averages 92/100 across 4 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.