The world's largest jeweler Pandora goes all-synthetic on diamonds

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"Pandora, the world’s largest jeweler, announced that it will no longer sell natural, mined diamonds, switching exclusively to stones manufactured in the lab.

Alexander Lacik, Pandora’s chief executive, explained for the BBC that the company’s shift is part of their broader efforts towards sustainability. Concerns about working practices in the mining industry were also factored in alongside environmental concerns, he added. ..."

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