Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels
The book Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels, by Amin Jaffer, is a lavishly
illustrated survey of the most beautiful and extraordinary jewels from the collections of the world’s
royal families. The book covers a wide range of jewels, from the ancient to the modern, and from the
modest to the truly magnificent.
One of the topics that is discussed in the book is the use of lab grown diamonds in royal jewelry.
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming increasingly popular among royals, as they offer a more ethical
and sustainable alternative to natural diamonds.
The book Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels provides a comprehensive
overview of the most beautiful and extraordinary jewels from the collections of the world’s royal
families, including the use of lab-grown diamonds. The book is a valuable resource for anyone who
is interested in learning more about royal jewelry or who is considering using lab-grown diamonds in
their own jewelry designs.
The History of Lab-Grown Diamonds
The first lab-grown diamonds were created in the early 1950s. However, the technology was not very
advanced at the time, and the diamonds that were produced were small and flawed.
In the 1970s, the technology for growing lab-grown diamonds improved significantly. This led to the
production of larger, more flawless diamonds that were comparable in quality to natural diamonds.
The Use of Lab-Grown Diamonds in Royal Jewelry
The first royal to wear a lab-grown diamond was Queen Noor of Jordan. She wore a lab-grown
diamond necklace in 1981.
Since then, other royals have also started to wear lab-grown diamonds. In 2015, Princess Charlene of
Monaco wore a lab-grown diamond tiara to her wedding.
The Ethics of Lab-Grown Diamonds
One of the reasons why royals are increasingly turning to lab-grown diamonds is because they are
seen as a more ethical option than natural diamonds.
The mining of natural diamonds can have a negative impact on the environment and the people who
live in diamond-producing countries. Lab-grown diamonds, on the other hand, do not have any of
these negative impacts.
The Future of Lab-Grown Diamonds in Royal Jewelry
The use of lab-grown diamonds in royal jewelry is likely to continue to grow in the future. As the
technology for growing lab-grown diamonds continues to improve, the diamonds will become even
more affordable and accessible.
This is likely to lead to even more royals wearing lab-grown diamonds, as they become seen as the
more ethical and sustainable option.
Conclusion
The book Beyond Extravagance: A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels provides a comprehensive
overview of the most beautiful and extraordinary jewels from the collections of the world’s royal
families, including the use of lab-grown diamonds. The book is a valuable resource for anyone who
is interested in learning more about royal jewelry or who is considering using lab-grown diamonds in
their own jewelry designs.