Elite Traveler Summer 2024

LEADERS IN LUXURY JEWELRY

This image Lightbox lab-grown diamonds start with a ‘seed’ Opposite page, top Jewelry made using Lightbox lab-grown diamonds

Tradition versus innovation In the realm of jewelry, few gems evoke as much allure and prestige as diamonds. The timeless sparkle has adorned the most signi fi cant moments in human history, from royal coronations to declarations of eternal love. Yet, in recent years, a new contender has emerged: lab-grown diamonds. As technology advances and environmental consciousness grows, the age-old debate of tradition versus innovation takes center stage.

Opposite page, bottom Lightbox loose lab-grown diamonds in colorless, pink and blue, and in various fancy cuts

by Roberta Naas

Bulgari High Jewelry necklace in 18-karat white gold set with natural diamond brilliants, fi nished with a pendant drop with a single 4.07-carat oval diamond. Price on request, bulgari.com

The timeless sparkle [of diamonds] has adorned the most signi fi cant moments

in human history, fr omroyal coronations to declarations of eternal love

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