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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 came out of a romantic mine? Or could it be part of the biggest diamond dilemma yet—lab-grown, misrepresented, or worse? 🕵️‍♂️ We’re unpacking how to spot the truth from the trickery and helping you protect yourself from getting played in the diamond game.

Join The Global Diamond Broker and Katriina Rocks for another hard-hitting, laugh-filled episode where we break down the myths, get real about diamond authentication, and arm you with knowledge the industry doesn’t want you to know.

Ready to decode the deception? You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers! 🎙️💎

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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, diamonds can get stressed too!) and how to identify, of all things, fresh and attractive BABY DIAMONDS instead of those worn-out, stressed, and internally messed up old ones.

Join The Global Diamond Broker and the ever-lovely Katriina Rocks as they return to educate, have some laughs, provide knowledge, and insights you simply aren’t going to get anywhere else!

So… put the baby to bed, kick back, relax, and get ready to be entertained and educated about the global diamond industry as we dispel diamond industry myths and misinformation like never before!

You've got questions; we’ve got the answers!

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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! Also in this episode, get the inside scoop on the ongoing war in the diamond industry — as laboratory-grown diamonds continue to shake up the market and challenge the throne of mined diamonds. Expect laughs, gasps, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments as we take you behind the scenes of a world where beauty meets billions.

So, sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained and educated by your favorite diamond insiders. Episode #114 is live now… and the countdown begins!

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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! Tune in as we countdown the 10 biggest diamonds ever found in history! From jaw-dropping mega carats to unforgettable discoveries, this episode is once again packed with laughs, backstage secrets, and fascinating facts you won't hear anywhere else. Join The Global Diamond Broker and the lovely Katriina as they serve up the truths, facts and insights behind these iconic gems with their signature wit and charm. 

And this is just the beginning! Think of this week as your warm-up for what’s to come. Next week, we’re cracking open the vaults to bring you the 10 Most Valuable Diamonds of All Time $$$! 

So, sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh and learn. And remember, if you’ve got questions, The Global Diamond Broker has the answers… plus the world's most beautiful diamonds at prices that *defy comparison*! Don’t miss out—hit play and let’s go backstage once again in the global diamond industry and dispel the myths and misinformation and let you see through all the smoke to pure transparency. 

Have fun with us and learn lots!

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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 has six diamond engagement rings?!) 

It turns out that one of the three engagement rings Ben Affleck gave to J Lo was HPT treated, which puts it in the category of a laboratory-created diamond. This trend seems to be sweeping through Hollywood, with many celebrities opting for these ethical, environmentally-friendly, and cost-effective options.

Join us as we again delve and dig deeper and deeper into the world of Lab Grown vs Earth Grown diamonds and peel back lid and uncover the TRUTH and FACTS behind this growing trend sweeping the globe. And as always, we promise more laughs, more fun, and more information and education as we take you behind the scenes and reveal the things that the global retail diamond industry simply does not want you to know!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as we bring you another exciting episode #113 filled with entertainment and valuable information you just cannot get anywhere else on earth. And remember, if you've got questions, we've got the answers. FACT!

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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 her incredible background in design and fashion, joins The Global Diamond Broker for a lively discussion you won’t want to miss.

This week, let’s get ready to take a peek into the celebrity jewelry box of J Lo and Ben Affleck as Katrina educates and asks some very intriguing questions—like, where are the three diamond engagement rings that Ben gave Jen?!

But that’s not all! We’re also diving deep into the latest buzz: LVMH’s promotion of luxury laboratory-grown diamonds, as well as the fact that the world’s largest jeweler sells only laboratory created Diamonds… both topics The Global Diamond Broker has been passionately expanding and expounding on for years.

So here we go for Episode #111 and it’s time to sit back, relax, and get ready to smile, laugh, and learn. This episode is packed with insights, giggles, and a whole lot of diamond brilliance. Don’t miss it!

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PASSION TO PERFECTION 

Welcome to Episode #110 of the Global Diamond Broker 'Hard Truth' Diamond Podcast! This week, we have some exciting news updates from the global diamond industry worldwide, where it now looks like the mined diamond industry has waived the proverbial white flag, and the war between mined and lab-grown appears to be over… at least for the time being. 🏳️

But the exciting highlight of this episode #110 is our special guest, the incredibly talented, GIA-certified team designer Kimi Balsillie GG. 

Kimi brings to the table unrivaled talent, expertise and and experience including an already amazing career at the very highest levels of the global diamond industry which Kimi  brings to each design and jewel she works with and each piece she ultimately creates. Kimi also brings with her a professionalism and technical understanding of each stone that only a Graduate Gemologist (GG) of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) could possess and passionately pours that understanding into each individual design. 

Kimi's expertise and passion for each design and her ability to connect with clients to interpret exactly what is important to them, from nuance to sketch to completion of each piece created, has made Kimi a huge hit with our clients for over 15 years not to mention the long and growing list young couples who today and more than thrilled that they chose to design and create the ultimate symbol of their love having that design uniquely theirs and of course with Kimi… interpreted perfectly!

Also when you’re chatting with Kimi and designing, make sure you ask her about her role as the Mine Liason  for the legendary and iconic DeBeers Diamond Corporation, working on-site at the mine - and again we deliver unrivaled industry experience directly in global diamond industry. 

“Kimi’s designs started as a passion and today their only rival is  perfection.”

So now just sit back, relax, get ready to be entertained and of course  educated with us as ‘Kimi B’ shares her journey, insights, and experiences in the diamond industry and her evolution to becoming a coveted jewelry designer of global import!

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HOW DID IT HAPPEN? 

Welcome back this week to episode #109 of The Global Diamond Broker ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast!

This week we have a very special episode where The Global Diamond Broker is taking the reins solo at the podcast for the very first time to finally definitively answer his most asked question… How did he get into the diamond industry?!

Well, as a bit of a clue and as he often points out, the fact is that he didn't choose the industry or ‘get into’ the diamond industry at all, but it was the industry that ‘got into’ him.

Now get ready to hear the behind-the-scenes story of his incredible journey from a lonely salesman in a retail store to becoming one of the foremost authorities and perhaps the leading and most experienced expert in the global diamond industry today.

So have fun, sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained and educated as we begin the journey of over four decades, not to mention across the four corners of the earth on a journey to the pinnacle of the international diamond industry globally.

The world‘s most beautiful diamonds. Prices that defy comparison globally. 

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Welcome to episode #108 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast! This episode is unlike any other as The Global Diamond Broker takes on the global diamond industry solo for the very first time. Things sure look a lot different when the bright, beautiful and oh so funny GIA Judy goes behind the scenes to work her magic, leaving The Global Diamond Broker to fend for himself as he interviews the globally renowned gemologist, author, and globally respected scientist, Branko Deljanin. Or in other words… things just got ugly on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast! 😂

This highly respected global educator and speaker on the diamond industry, brings with him a veritable wealth of scientific knowledge, insights and along with decades of technical expertise and some hard truths. Branko sheds even more light on diamond industry trade secrets, debunking generational myths and misconceptions about diamonds and the industry that promotes them. So get ready for another deep dive into the backstage world of diamonds as these two industry giants share facts, stories, and information that the industry does not want you to know.

So turn up the volume and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of education, entertainment and backstage insights. The Global Diamond Broker and Branko Deljanin are here to educate, debunk, and unveil the facts and solve some of the mysteries behind the global diamond industry from the mine or laboratory right to your safe deposit box, jewelry box or finger. So don’t  miss out on this epic episode filled with laughter, charm, and invaluable information.  

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Welcome back to episode 107 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast! I'm your host, The Global Diamond Broker, here with GIA Judy to bring you the latest insights and behind-the-scenes access to the secretive and often difficult-to-understand world of diamonds.

In this episode, we're going to dive deep into more myths and misrepresentations of the diamond industry. From misconceptions about diamond grading to the truth behind diamond pricing, we're here to set the record straight and empower our audience around the globe to make informed decisions when acquiring the world's most beautiful diamonds and, of course, at prices that continue to defy comparison.

Join us for some laughs and even giggles as we uncover the facts and debunk the myths surrounding the global diamond marketplace. From the 'new' 4 C's of diamonds to the importance of ethical sourcing, we'll provide you with the knowledge you need to navigate the diamond industry with confidence and acquire your diamonds in a transparent and fact-filled environment.

So just sit back, grab your favorite sparkling beverage, and get ready for another enlightening episode of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, Episode 107. As always, you will be educated with a smile on your face and find out things you never thought could be true about the global industry.

We are The Global Diamond Broker. These are the world's most beautiful diamonds, and at prices defy comparison globally decade after decade and now for decades to come. 🌏💎🤵‍♂️👩🏻‍💼