![As consumers look for environmentally-friendly substitutes in luxury, never say never; lab-grown diamonds should not be dismissed too quickly. Image courtesy of Tiffany & Co.](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jing-daily-040521.jpeg)
Brilliant luxury substitutes: The case for lab-grown diamonds is not flawless, but it is pretty good
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Featured,Industry sectors,Jewelry | No Comments![As consumers look for environmentally-friendly substitutes in luxury, never say never; lab-grown diamonds should not be dismissed too quickly. Image courtesy of Tiffany & Co.](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jing-daily-040521.jpeg)
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