Vanity Fair UK - 11.2019

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s the worldwide demand

for gold and diamonds

rises, so too does the

consumer understanding

that even the most beautiful jewelry,

when paired with environmental

irresponsibility, is a recipe for buyer’s

remorse. NGOs like the World Wide

Fund for Nature have issued

watchdog reports that highlight much-

needed policy changes, and ne

jewelers across the board are making

strides to apply their exacting

quality standards to their sustainability

practices. Chopard’s necklace—

fashioned from 64.34 carats of

Responsible Jewelry Council–certied

diamonds, set in 18-karat white

Fairmined gold—is one realization of the

21st-century notion of true luxury:

extravagant pleasure without eco-guilt.

PHOTOGRAPH BY KEIRNAN MONAGHAN AND THEO VAMVOUNAKIS

GOLDEN DAYS

New ethical-sourcing mandates make it easier to buy

green—and make a statement By Alexis Kanter

Vanities Style

Chopard Haute

Joaillerie necklace,

price upon request.

(Chopard boutiques

nationwide)

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