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.
Brilliant luxury substitutes: The case for lab-grown diamonds is not flawless, but it is pretty good
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