Best Labdiamonds Podcasts (2025)

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Change Is In The Wind: Lab-Grown Reality, Mine Closures & The Truth War 23:31

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Send us a text The diamond war’s biggest casualty is the truth—here’s what buyers must know now. Lab-grown vs. mined isn’t a vibe—it’s a reality check. From FTC language and GIA politics to provenance, price slides, counterfeits, and Canadian mine closures, Colin lays out what’s true, what’s spin, and how to buy with confidence in a market under si…

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Episode #158: Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring – The Price, the Truth, and the De Beers Question 13:28

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Send us a text Taylor Swift is engaged—and the diamond world is buzzing. Forbes says her ring could be worth up to $5 million, while others peg it closer to $650,000. Colin David Ferguson—the Global Diamond Broker—cuts through the noise and explains what the numbers really mean. Could it be lab-grown? Taylor purports to be concerned about the envir…

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Episode #157 Fancy Color Diamonds: The Fine Art of Investing 23:49

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Send us a text Send us a text 🎙️ The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – Episode #157 “Fancy Color Diamonds: The Fine Art of Investing” Episode Overview It’s Colin back with you—and today we’re pulling back the curtain on why natural fancy-colored diamonds are more than jewelry. After watching a Monet painting close at Sotheby’s for $97 million (and a sta…

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Episode #156 The Only Return Is Beauty 16:49

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Send us a text 🎙️ The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – Episode #156 “The Only Return Is Beauty” Episode Overview It’s Colin back with you—and guess who’s back too? Grace. Together we dig into the biggest stories shaking up the diamond world. De Beers is bleeding hundreds of millions, lab-grown has completely flipped the industry on its head, and the ol…

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Episode #155: The Diamond Backstage Pass 24:43

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Send us a text Episode #155: “The Diamond Backstage Pass” The diamond industry has officially gone off-script—and we’ve got front-row seats just for you to the escalating chaos. Lab-grown diamonds? They’re now more than half of all engagement rings (it’s a lot more, but the industry does not want you to know)—and the number’s climbing like it’s got…

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EPISODE #154: A Diamond In The Rough 24:27

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Send us a text A Diamond in the Rough – Episode #154 "They Tried to Shut Me Up. Here’s Why I Won’t Be Silenced." This week, Colin David Ferguson—The Global Diamond Broker—is fired up and laying it all out. The industry's in chaos. Retailers are panicking. Lab diamonds are rising. And De Beers? They’re doing exactly what Colin predicted... again. Fr…

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EPISODE #153: Diamond Wars: Truth, Lies & the Industry Collapse 26:34

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Send us a text EPISODE #153 — Diamond Wars: Truth, Lies & the Industry Collapse Hosted by ‘The Rough Diamond himself’ 😂Colin David Ferguson aka THE 💎 GOAT! In this week’s no-holds-barred episode, Colin returns for #153 with a blistering truth bomb about the real state of the diamond industry. 💥 Why are mined diamond prices tanking and exactly what …

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EPISODE #152: ALL-NEW Hard Truth Diamond Podcast 21:30

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Send us a text Welcome to the ALL-NEW Hard Truth Diamond Podcast with the original Diamond in the Rough himself — The Global Diamond Broker, Colin 💎 David Ferguson The diamond industry is louder than ever — and not in a good way. Misinformation, myths, and straight-up lies are spreading faster than facts. But Colin isn’t backing down — he’s doublin…

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Episode #151: Straight from Surat: Beauty, Brains, and a Billion Carats?! 32:25

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Send us a text Episode #151 – “Straight from Surat: Beauty, Brains, and a Billion Carats?!” This week, we’re broadcasting ‘almost’ direct from Surat, India — the major city of a country that cuts over 90% of the world’s diamonds and a city that houses the largest building on Earth - and it’s not for making war it’s for making diamonds! Joining Coli…

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EPISODE #150: The Dynamic Diamond Duo: Branko & The Broker. 27:01

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Send us a text WELCOME TO A MILESTONE MOMENT! This is Episode #150 of The Global Diamond Broker 'HARD TRUTH’ Podcast—and if you know anything about podcasts, you know just how rare that is. Fewer than a fraction of 1% of podcasts ever make it this far. Why, you ask? It’s simple: it’s because it’s hard to keep showing up with meaningful updates, rea…

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FROM THE VAULT: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - The New Science of Diamonds with Branko 30:23

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Send us a text This week, the Global Diamond Broker welcomes diamond scientist and industry legend Branko Deljanin to talk about the new science of diamonds. Are lab-grown diamonds as good as natural ones? What’s the deal with fluorescence and color changes? And how does rarity really impact value? We’re breaking it all down—and maybe even disagree…

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EPISODE #149: Has the GIA Lost Its Way? 25:38

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Send us a text EPISODE #149 OF THE GLOBAL DIAMOND BROKER ‘HARD TRUTH’ PODCAST IS HERE AND ONCE AGAIN IT’S LOADED WITH BACKSTAGE INDUSTRY FACTS YOU CAN GET NOWHERE ELSE! “Has the GIA Lost Its Way?” The Global Diamond Broker is flying solo for Episode #149, and you know what that means — he is here again to clear the ‘Diamond Bull Dust’ from your eye…

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EPISODE #148 – Social Media & First Loves - was it Diamonds or Judy? 31:00

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Send us a text This week, things get not so personal. The Global Diamond Broker (aka the Diamond Goat himself) welcomes his high school sweetheart turned company social media boss, Judy George—yes, that Judy. They spill the tea on: • Working together and a friendship that spans decades - and how he wish he knew sooner. • Why the mines are shutting …

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Episode #147 What is Rare Rock? 24:52

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode #147 of the newly renamed RareRock Report — formerly known as The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast… but let’s be honest, RareRock sounds way cooler. Now, let’s talk about why this episode is kind of a big deal. Actually… it’s a really big deal. For only the second time ever, the Global Diamond Broker is on the mic solo —…

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Episode #146: A Sweet Rose 22:27

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Send us a text He came to learn. She came to design. Together, they built something unforgettable. From diamond education to custom creation—this episode walks you through the journey from “what’s a lab-grown?” to “that’s her ring.”By The Global Diamond Broker

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Episode #145 Who Is Next? 16:23

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Send us a text Love, Hockey & One Custom Ring Surprise 🏒💍 What started with a chance encounter in Madison… Turned into a love story sealed with a one-of-a-kind ring—and a hidden diamond from her grandmother’s bracelet, placed perfectly under the setting to kiss her finger every day. From dodging retail markups at Brilliant Earth to designing a ring…

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Episode #144: Brokers of Love! 15:30

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Send us a text A Diamond Fit for Heroes: The Madeline & Andrew Ponticiello Story.” This week on The Global Diamond Broker Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, we’re lighting up the studio with a very special guest—for our first-ever client interview on the podcast. She’s a real-life hero: a firefighter, a proud mama of identical 1-year-old twin boys, and a …

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Episode #142: Unleashing the power of 💎 AI to you! 12:50

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Send us a text This week on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, we’re not just talking about the world’s most beautiful diamonds—we’re talking about the future of buying them… and spoiler alert: She’s smart. She’s secure. She’s got sass. Meet our brand-new co-host: AI-mazing Grace. She’s your backstage pass to the diamond world—built to answer your bur…

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Episode #143 – Lots of Love! 18:49

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Send us a text Spring is here, and so is April’s birthstone! This week, AI host Amazing Grace joins The Global Diamond Broker for a sparkling chat on: ✨ Diamond Lore – Why this gem means love & fresh beginnings 💎 Buying vs. Owning – The truth about quality, value & rarity ⚡ Rare Rock – A bold take on “intelligent luxury” with unbeatable prices 🎙️ N…

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Episode #141: Deep Changes: The Opportunities For You! 18:36

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Send us a text Episode #141: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “Deep Changes: The Opportunities for You!” Natural fancy-coloured diamonds aren’t just beautiful—they’re about to get even more valuable. This episode reveals how shifting market forces (like mine closures and the lab-grown revolution) make these rare coloured stones one of the best-kept…

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Episode #140: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “Caveat Emptor” 21:25

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Send us a text Episode #140: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “Caveat Emptor” The diamond industry is built on misinformation - fake discounts, shady certifications, and sales tactics designed to make you think you’re getting a deal. This week, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you the real playbook so you don’t get burned. Here’s what we …

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Episode #139: When Is The Price Right?! 20:19

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Send us a text Episode #139: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “The Price Right?” Why does diamond pricing feel like a maze? This week, we’re cutting through the confusion and breaking down exactly how the industry works—so you can own the world’s most beautiful diamonds without paying the inflated markups of traditional retail. But before we get in…

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Episode #138 - Brainiac Branko is Back To Rock Colored Diamonds! 24:28

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Send us a text This week, global expert and internationally renowned author, educator, and industry scientist Branko is back—and this time, we’re diving deep into the mesmerizing world of colored diamonds. We’re busting myths, dropping facts, and exposing what really makes these diamonds some of the rarest and most sought-after gems on the planet. …

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Episode #137: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - What Makes Him The 'G.O.A.T' ? Part 2 29:13

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Send us a text Episode #137 - THE GOAT PART 2 Get ready to smile, chuckle, and learn as we’re back with Part 2 of “Why He’s the G.O.A.T.” This week, The Global Diamond Broker takes us deeper into his wild journey through the global diamond world—spanning continents, iconic moments, and exposing some jaw-dropping industry truths. In this episode, we…

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Episode #136: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - What Makes Him The 'G.O.A.T' ? 25:38

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Send us a text WHAT MAKES HIM THE GOAT? This week on Episode #136 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, join us as we dive deep into why The Global Diamond Broker is the GOAT of the diamond industry - and trust us, it’s not just talk. With 43 years in the business, The Global Diamond Broker has seen it all - from opening national jewelry store chains …

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Episode #135: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast: What is a Rare Rock in 2025? 22:43

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Send us a text WHAT IS A RARE ROCK IN 2025? This week on Episode #135 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, The Global Diamond Broker dives deep into the evolving definition of rarity in the diamond world - and trust us, it’s not what you thought. From dissecting the myth of G and H color commercial diamonds to the breakdown and insights into why D co…

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Episode #134: The Hard Truth Podcast - Accessing India 27:39

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Send us a text Episode #134: The Hard Truth Podcast - Accessing India This week on Episode #134 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, The Global Diamond Broker and Marvelous Maren take you on an exciting journey into the heart of the global diamond industry—to Mumbai, India, a country where over 90% of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished. From t…

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Episode #133: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - Laboratory Grown…Luxury! 28:11

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Send us a text This week on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, Colin is joined by “Marvelous Maren” for a no-holds-barred discussion on the rise of lab-grown luxury diamonds and what it means for the diamond industry. From the skepticism of major luxury brands like Tiffany in 2019 to their full embrace of lab-grown stones today, the shift is undeniabl…

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Episode #132: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - Get Real?! 19:32

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Send us a text Episode #132 of The ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast and it’s time to… GET REAL! This week, The Global Diamond Broker and our very own ‘rockstars’, the lovely Katriina, are back at it! They’re having more fun than ever while schooling and updating the global diamond marketplace in a way only they can, so get ready to - GET REAL! So, did …

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Episode #131: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - What’s Rockin’ in 2025 26:01

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Send us a text SO WHAT’S ROCKIN’ in 2025?! Welcome back to Episode #131 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, where this week we are looking into the future. For the laboratory diamond industry, the future is bright, while for the mined diamond industry, the future is looking grim. So sit back and get ready for another exciting episode as the lovely K…

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Episode #130: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - More of a DIVE in 2025? 22:57

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Send us a text HOW DEEP CAN A MINED DIAMOND DIVE?$! Please join us for Episode #130 as we deep dive and take a bold glimpse into the future of the global diamond industry with The Global Diamond Broker and the lovely and charming Katriina! Look… 2025 is going to be a GAME-CHANGER! We’re talking about the ongoing war between lab-grown diamonds and m…

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Episode #129: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast: Show 'YOU' The Money 23:25

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Send us a text Episode #129 of the Hard Truth Diamond Podcast is now live, and we are asking the industry to SHOW ‘YOU’ THE MONEY. In this week's episode, The Global Diamond Broker, alongside the lovely and captivating Katriina, dives headfirst into the important conversation about the future of the diamond industry as we approach 2025. For generat…

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Episode #128: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - Setting Expectations for the New Year! 27:11

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Send us a text Episode #128 of ‘The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast’ - and we are Setting Expectations for more craziness in 2025 This week on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, we’re back at it again with the one and only Global Diamond Broker and the lovely Katrina! We’re diving into philanthropy, diamonds, and predictions for 2025 — all while keeping it…

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Episode #127: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - The Most Beautiful & Rare Diamonds 27:24

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Send us a text Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – Episode #127 “The Most Beautiful & Rare Diamonds, and What It Takes to Be One of Them!” What makes a white diamond the most beautiful and a colored diamond the most rare? Well, why not tune in for episode #127 as The Global Diamond Broker and the lovely Katriina (yes, two i’s!) break it down for you in th…

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Episode #126: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - The New Science of Diamonds with Branko. 30:23

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Send us a text Episode #126: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - The New Science of Diamonds with Branko This week, the Global Diamond Broker welcomes diamond scientist and industry legend Branko Deljanin to talk about the new science of diamonds. Are lab-grown diamonds as good as natural ones? What’s the deal with fluorescence and color changes? And …

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Episode #125: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast: DON’T OVERPAY for the HOLIDAY! 29:29

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Send us a text Episode 125: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast: DON’T OVERPAY for the HOLIDAY! The Global Diamond Broker and the ever-lovely Katriina Rocks are back, and this episode is an absolute gem! As always, this Dynamic Diamond Duo is as charming, insightful, and downright fun and educational as ever—but this time, they’re flexing their muscles …

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Episode #124 - Branko’s Back! Returns from India with an Update - Don’t Miss It! 32:59

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Send us a text Episode #124: of the HARD TRUTH Diamond Podcast and - BRANKO IS BACK! This week, The globally renowned Global Diamond Broker welcomes back internationally renowned author and diamond scientist Branko Deljanin, who returns with insights fresh from India - where today over 9 out of 10 mined and lab grown diamonds go for sitting and dis…

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Episode #123: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - GENERATIONAL DIVIDE - NOT LIKELY!? 23:35

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode #123: 🎙️ The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - GENERATIONAL DIVIDE - NOT LIKELY!? Lab-grown vs. mined diamonds – is there really a generational divide? On this week’s episode, Katrina Rocks and The Global Diamond Broker dive into the heated diamond debate, taking you backstage in a fun and funny environment and educating you ab…

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Episode #122: Behind the Veil – De Beers & The Diamond Dump Dilemma 23:45

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Send us a text 🎙️Episode #122: Behind the Veil – De Beers & The Diamond Dump Dilemma🎙️ This week on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, The Global Diamond Broker and the fabulous Katriina Rocks take you deep into the vaults of De Beers, where mountains of mined diamonds sit unsold and waiting. With the market shifting and demand for mined diamonds fadi…

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Episode #121: Beyond Rare - The Argyle Pink Diamond Mine Part 2 25:14

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode #121: Beyond Rare – The Argyle Pink Diamond Mine (Part 2) 🎙️ The fabulous Katriina Rocks and The Global Diamond Broker are back this week, reporting from Perth, Australia, the home of the world-famous Argyle Pink Diamond Mine, bringing you more insider insights straight from the legendary Argyle Pink Diamond Mine that only…

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Episode #120: The Hard Truth - The Diamond Market Today 29:07

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode #120: The Hard Truth - The Diamond Market Today 🎙️ This week on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, the always entertaining and insightful duo—Katriina Rocks and The Global Diamond Broker—are back with all the facts and no fiction about what’s really happening in the diamond world today. 💎 As we move deeper into the informatio…

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Episode #119: “What the HECK Does a Diamond Cost Today?” 24:26

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Send us a text 🎙 Episode #119: “What the HECK Does a Diamond Cost Today?” Welcome back to the insider’s guide to diamond trading, The ‘HARD TRUTH’ Diamond Podcast! In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down one of the most confusing topics in the diamond world: What the heck does a diamond cost today?! Join The Global Diamond Broker and the always…

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Episode #118: The Diamond Wars – Lab vs. Mined :) The Bell has been Rung! 25:01

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Send us a text Episode #118: The Diamond Wars – Lab vs. Mined :) The Bell has been Rung! This week on the ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast, the ever-charming duo of The Global Diamond Broker and the lovely Katrina Rocks are back with a compelling and insightful update on the fierce war between mined diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds. It now looks …

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Episode #117 - THE DIAMOND DECEPTION DILEMMA (PART 2) 24:00

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Send us a text Episode #117: The Diamond Deception Dilemma – Part 2 Ready for some more hard truths about the diamond industry? We’re back with the second part of The Diamond Deception Dilemma, and this one’s about to get real. This week, The Global Diamond Broker and the unstoppable Katriina Rocks dive even deeper into the murky waters of blood di…

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Episode #116 - THE DIAMOND DECEPTION DILEMMA 25:15

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Send us a text Episode #116: Hold on tight because this week, we’re diving deep into the wild world of diamond deception! That’s right, Mr. Stone Diamond himself is back in the house, and we’re about to shatter the illusions you thought you knew about those precious stones on your finger. 💍 How sure are you that sparkling gem in your ring actually …

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Episode #115 - DON’T STRESS YOUR DIAMONDS… BABY?! 28:23

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Send us a text Episode #115: And that not so ‘Mad Scientist’, global expert, and renowned diamond industry author is back, unpacking more seemingly unbelievable information, facts, and fun like never before! That's right, 'Doctor Deljanin' is back, and this week Branko will be teaching us how to know if your diamond is stressed or unstressed (yes, …

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Episode #114 - Bet you billions that Episode #114 of The ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast is the most interesting so far? 30:35

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Send us a text This week, The Global Diamond Broker and the ever-enchanting, truly one-of-a-kind Katriina take you on a fun-filled and educational journey through the world of high finance as they expertly guide you through a list of ‘investment quality’ diamonds, counting down the 10 most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction! But that's not all…

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Episode #113 - WHERE THE SIZE DOES COUNT TOP 10 BIGGEST DIAMONDS OF ALL TIME! 31:40

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Send us a text WHERE THE SIZE DOES COUNT TOP 10 BIGGEST DIAMONDS OF ALL TIME! So now get ready once again to be entertained, educated, and a little surprised in this week’s episode of The Global Diamond Broker ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast. This week we are diving deep into size and trust us, size definitely still counts in the world of diamonds! Tu…

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Episode #112 - Don't be fooled by the rocks that J Lo's got! 30:47

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Send us a text Don’t be fooled by the rocks that J Lo’s got! Welcome back to The Global Diamond Broker podcast Episode #113, where we bring you all the juicy updates and insider secrets from the diamond industry. This week, we have the fabulous Katriina Cotten back with us to spill the goods on the Ben and J Lo diamond ring saga. (Did you know J Lo…

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Episode #111 - LABORATORY LUXURY?! 26:32

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Send us a text LABORATORY LUXURY?! Welcome to another exciting, unpredictable, funny, and educational Episode #111 (yes, that’s episode one hundred and eleven) of The Global Diamond Broker ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast. This week marks the return of a touch of glamour, beauty, wit, and a lot of fun. The lovely and talented Miss KatriIna Cotten, with…