i've read quite a bit about so-called "blood diamonds" and i know some stuff about the gold mines, and it puts me off buying jewellery to be honest. however pretty it is, if humans have died/suffered to get it to me i can't enjoy it. no judgement on anyone else, of course, just my thing.
i have heard there are some jewellers stocking diamonds with a certificate to show they were mined ethically, i need to look into it a bit more, but it sounds promising...
for now i am just paying off my debts (which i will have done within another week or so!!!!) and then i will be saving for travel i think.
i have treated myself a little bit in the last couple of months, but just in fairly small ways like nice food and a few bits and pieces of lingerie. oh and blew ?50 at the body shop last week. last of the big spenders, NOT! i have a bit to learn, methinks