DIAMONDS

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By: SYH

Tip Provided By: THE GREEN BOOK

Buy a vintage diamond instead of a new one. You’ll save all the energy and mining costs associated with bringing a new stone to market. This adds up to a savings of 171 gallons of water, 35 kilowatt hours of electricity, and one gallon of petroleum — per carat.