Cyber Monday DIAMONDS!!!

Eleven years ago I saw a 60 Minutes episode which would change how I felt about diamonds forever. The episode was an exposè on the diamond industry and a select group of companies behind some very bad things happening to people in Africa. Of course, it was all to line their pockets with billions of dollars.

I decided then and there that I wasn’t going to get a natural diamond for my impending engagement. In fact, I wouldn’t buy another diamond until I believed the industry was more ethical. And yet, I am still a girl. And I liked pretty, sparkly, shiney things. So I got a gorgeous 2CT man-made diamond at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. Clear conscious + pretty ring = happy girl.

Now, thanks to the internet and the ability to do extensive research; comparison shopping and sourcing our purchases has never been easier. And yet… buying diamonds and precious gems is still a bit of a mystery. You never know what you’re going to get and where it comes from. Therefore, I have bought very little fine jewelry on the internet. So when Ice.com asked me to check out their site for you guys, I was a bit skeptical.

Then I sat down and talked with a representative from Ice.com. He told me all about their business model and how they are motivated to remove the shroud of secrecy and unsavory practices in the fine jewelry market while providing customers authentic products without the 300% markup. They have been in business since 1999. Their business model is unique and well-funded by venture capitalists. They work directly with manufacturers and have their own in-house gemologists doing audits on their products. They take out the middle man and cut costs dramatically.

Still, as an informed consumer, I remained a little on the fence. That is, until I shopped their website and received my two pieces of jewelry. I bought this gorgeous 1CT Aquamarine and diamond ring for $39.99 with the VIP membership. It is just as sparkly as the picture and came in a beautiful box.

What is their VIP membership you ask? Well if you like pretty, sparkly, shiney things on a regular basis, you can become a VIP member. The membership cost is $12.99 per month. For that price you get to buy at-cost, fine jewelry with free shipping anytime you want. And it comes in beautiful packaging with a certificate of authenticity and a money-back guarantee. Finally, I was convinced.

So I asked Ice.com what they could do for you, the readers of Mamapedia, and they said they would give each of you a 10% discount ON TOP of the 7 days of FREE VIP membership they already offer. This means that you can buy authenticated diamond and precious gem rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces for a STEAL! Just in time for the holidays.

As a career sales woman, I am hard to sell. I’ve heard all the lines. But Ice.com did it. Not only was I sold on feeling comfortable backing this company and giving Mamapedia readers a great deal, but I was sold on this cute diamond owl necklace. Wise little owl.

To shop Ice.com and get your 10% discount, use COUPON CODE: MAMAPEDIA10.

Shannon Lell is the editor of Mamapedia.