Meet Charles Rabbi, a diamond manufacturer with 40 years of experience specializing in making high-quality white diamonds in Antwerp. Charles shares how he got into the diamond industry in 1980, following his father's footsteps. He talks about the history of the diamond industry in Antwerp after World War II, highlighting the efforts to rebuild and restart the business. Charlie explains the concept of "sites" in the diamond industry, which are allocations for receiving and trading goods. 

They discussed women entering the industry in 1980 and how the internet changed things. He talks about how the grading system for diamonds changed over time, with color grading starting from D due to an American company's patent on ABC colors. Technology advancements such as certificates have brought organization to trading practices. Charlie also shares a cool story about a valuable diamond's history affecting its $37 million value. 

Tune in now to "On Becoming a Diamond" for a dazzling journey through the world of diamonds with Charles Rabbi! 

Diamonds and jewellery  have long been a symbol of love and luxury, but their symbolic significance goes beyond that. In this episode we explore the evolving role of diamonds in promoting gender equality and female empowerment.

This episode of the On Becoming a Diamond podcast explored the evolving role of diamonds in promoting gender equality and female empowerment. The podcast discusses how diamonds became associated with love and marriage, and the role of marketing in promoting this idea. It also delves into the cultural significance of diamonds in different parts of the world, their representation in literature and film, and the steps being taken by the diamond industry to address ethical concerns and promote gender equality. The industry is changing to become more sustainable and equitable, and how there are now more women taking on prominent positions in the diamond industry.

"Are lab-grown diamonds the ethical and eco-friendly alternative to natural diamonds they claim to be, or are they just another product of our consumerist culture? Join us in this episode of 'On Becoming a Diamond' as we explore the truth behind lab-grown diamonds and reveal why natural diamonds still hold the true value for social, economical, romantic and environmental reasons."