Finally, we are happy to announce that the ENOUGH project is officially underway. We will be breaking ground in May and are starting to deliver the resources necessary to give these kids and their community a new start on life. Over the past year the word has spread in Africa about the ENOUGH project and in that time the 150 ex child soldiers that where waiting on us has now grown to over 500. We will be working in a small village in the Konor region of Sierra Leone. Our goal is to provide this community with all the tools, skills and resources necessary to turn a toxic, abandoned, diamond mine into a thriving rice field, giving these kids and their community a sustainable source of food and money.

Working with Liberian native and globally recognized humanitarian Kimmie Weeks, and his foundation “Youth Action International”, we will over see this project from start to finish, including visiting the community ourselves to witness the rebuild first hand.

MiaDonna and The Greener Diamond where created to educate consumers about the decisions they make, to return and assist damaged communities and to offer exquisite environmentally friendly jewelry. Over the past 3 years we have done our very best to offer breath taking eco friendly, conflict free jewelry and Go Green in as many ways as we can think of. Now, because of your support, a small community in Africa will finally see that people do care and that are love for beautiful diamonds and gold doesn’t have to destroy anyone’s land or livelihood. Its because of you, our supporters, that we can finally make good on our word and start to be the change we want to see in the world.

We will be updating our blog regularly and have a few more very exciting things coming up to help fund the ENOUGH project, including an all expenses paid trip for two to hang out with John Littlefield on the set of Extreme makeover Home Edition, help him design a room and be there to “move that bus”.

MiaDonna does not sell products on EBAY nor are there any licensed resellers selling MiaDonna products on EBAY. We are working with both Ebay, PayPal and law enforcement to try and resolve this issue. If you feel you have purchased a counterfeit MiaDonna product please contact us directly and we will do everything within our power to help you get a genuine MiaDonna product. Over the last couple of months we have been working with a few individuals whom contacted us with some questions after making a counterfeit purchase. With the help of these individuals we have obtained both a physical address and a phone number of said scammer. Please avoid dealing with anyone named Chloe Anderson, Marta Anderson, James or Lance.

The MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® is a simulant that has an infused outer layer of lab created diamond. The MiaDonna Diamond Hybrid® is not a man made (grown) diamond. MiaDonna also sells made made diamonds that are grown in a lab but the price points and technology’s are very different. Again, if you have any questions or concerns please contact MiaDonna.com directly. Though we can not take responsibility for your counterfeit purchase we are more than willing to speak with you and help out wherever we can.

Kindest Regards, The MiaDonna Team.

The February 14th 2010 edition of the THE PALM BEACH POST has featured MiaDonna in its Valentine’s coverage. The article is entitled “Palm Beach Brides” and introduces brides to our conflict free, Eco friendly Engagement rings and wedding rings. The “Bella” pictured in this article can be set with your choice of a Diamond Hybrid®, Man Mad (grown) Diamond or any of our Lab created (grown) Gemstones. An affordable, ethical option for Eco friendly brides, grooms and jewelery enthusiasts.

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This was the 3rd year that MiaDonna participated in the “Valentines Day for the CCA” event hosted by local DJ’s Terry, Nelson and Stacey from 105.1 The Buzz. This year we donated a pair of 1.25 carat each Diamond Hybrid® Round Brilliant stud earrings. The earrings have a reatail value of $999.00 and ended up selling for $1,405.00. This is the third year in a row that the wonderful people donating to this cause have paid more than retail for our donation.

Overall the event raised over $356,000.00 which is a huge success for the CCA. If you missed it be sure to tune in next year. We promise it will be one of the most heart braking, inspirational events you have ever listened to. We would like to give a special thank you to Terry, Nelson and Stacey who stayed on air for over 28 hours auctioning off items and talking to the kids and families that are dealing with the effects of childhood cancer in there own lives.  100% of the proceeds from the event went to the CCA.

This February 11th and 12th our friends at 105.1 the Buzz will be doing there annual Valentines Day For the Children’s Cancer Association Radiothon. Morning DJ’s Nelson, Terry and Stacy will be on air for over 24 hours in order to raise awareness and money for kids with cancer. The event will host both the kids themselves and there families stories as well as an online auction with proceeds being donated to the CCA.

This is our 3rd year participating in this event and all we can say is that it is a heart felt, sometimes very hard to handle, event that will leave you feeling grateful and passionate about life. Please visit 105.1 the buzz and have a look at the 2.5 carat total weight Diamond Hybrid® stud earrings we are donating or check out the rest of the cool items up for auction here.

Here is a small clip from last years auction

And another clip from our first year

MiaDonna & Company CEO Anna-Mieke Anderson was recently interviewed by Whatswear.com a leading on line fashion magazine. The article talks about conflict within the diamond industry as well as the environmental damage created by the mining of the natural resources used to create beautiful jewelry. Furthermore the article highlights MiaDonna & Company’s philanthropic efforts in Africa through The Greener Diamond foundation. The full article is available at WhatsWear.com.

MiaDonna December 09′ sales are up  61%  compared to Dec. 08′.

We are very excited to start of the new year and a new engagement season. Be sure to visit back and have a look at our new arrivals, the great things we are doing both internally and to our product line to become even greener and keep an eye out on The Greener Diamond. We are very close to completing our first big project working with Youth Action International and Johnny Littlefield from Extreme Makeover Home Edition of rehabilitating an abandoned diamond mine in Sierra Leone by employing former child soldiers to farm in new sustainable rice fields.

Thank you to everyone for your continued suport and we wish you all the best for 2010!

Kindest Regards, The MiaDonna Team.