How to wear blood diamonds

Summary

The article provides a satirical take on the ethical considerations of wearing "blood diamonds" during the holiday party season.

Abstract

The article ironically suggests that despite the controversy surrounding conflict diamonds, also known as blood diamonds, they can still be fashionably incorporated into one's holiday party attire. It challenges the conventional wisdom that such gemstones, which finance insurgencies and war efforts, should be avoided. The piece humorously argues that the social demands of December's festivities justify the use of these diamonds in various outfits, from casual to formal, dismissing the moral implications with a tongue-in-cheek endorsement of their versatility and style.

Opinions

The article mockingly implies that the ethical origins of jewelry should not deter individuals from wearing it if it complements their fashion choices.
It satirizes the fashion industry's stance that diamonds can be worn casually, suggesting that even controversial gems can be part of everyday wear.
The piece facetiously downplays the significance of human rights violations associated with blood diamonds, prioritizing aesthetics and social appearances over ethical considerations.
It sarcastically references Coco Chanel's fashion advice to underscore the hypocrisy of ignoring the moral weight of wearing blood diamonds for the sake of fashion.
The article suggests that wearers of blood diamonds may justify their choice by convincing themselves that the events they attend, such as charity functions, absolve them of any ethical responsibility.
It humorously insinuates that the perceived jealousy of others over one's jewelry collection can be mistaken for moral approval.

How to wear blood diamonds

The old adage states that any gemstones mined in a war zone and sold to finance an insurgency are too controversial for the holiday party circuit. On the other hand, only you know what you did for that tennis bracelet.

December is often the busiest time of the year for the social calendar, and finding the right pieces for every party look from Thanksgiving to New Year’s can be downright stressful. They can’t all be 100% free of supporting an invading army’s war efforts. They just can’t.

Always a fan of bucking the rules of the Old Guard to the wind, the fashion set says “diamonds are no longer meant to be formal-only.” This means you can wear the same statement jewelry over a navy mock-turtleneck and dark jeans while shopping for the perfect tie for dad as you’d wear with a black cocktail dress and booties to your boyfriend’s fund’s holiday party. It might have helped fund a warlord’s activity. It also might go with your metallic Marzook clutch perfectly.

Coco Chanel famously said: “before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” But obviously not if it’s three carats! It’s not like you’re actually supporting horrific human rights violations and unthinkable acts of crueltly. Obviously. You love George Clooney’s wife. Her style is actually really good, for a lawyer. The event you need your blood diamonds for is probaby a charity anyway, so you are a good person. And good people deserve to look their best at all times. And we would definitely, totally tell you if people were saying you weren’t. And honestly, they’re just jealous.