The diamond-financing landscape has changed dramatically in the past decade, but further shifts are on the horizon as fintech and sustainability drive the industry forwards, explains financier Eric Jens, a former head of ABN Amro’s jewelry and gems unit. 

Lab-grown diamonds are back on the agenda after Pandora announced it would no longer sell mined stones. The team discusses what’s in the store for the sector.

The Rapaport team examines several case studies featuring companies that have transformed their operations by embracing technology.

Technology is transforming the shopping experience and empowering retailers to bring many added-value and branded services to their customers.

The Rapaport Diamond Podcast looks at the impact of Artificial Intelligence on diamond grading and discusses what changes this will bring to the industry.

With consumers more than ever interested in the story behind their diamond we discuss the various technologies tracing the journey of diamonds from mine to market and how it is helping to empower the storytelling aspect behind each individual stone.

A roundtable discussion on the diamond trade’s embracement of technology over the decades and the current state of the industry in terms of technological advancement.

Featuring guests: Ben Smithee, Grant Mobley and Sam Karmiel.

The Rapaport News team looks back at a tumultuous year in our final podcast of 2020, highlighting the most significant stories and trends that shaped our industry.

The diamond and jewelry industry has made some important strides in its responsible sourcing practices but cannot become complacent, especially during the pandemic, explains Juliane Kippenberg, associate director of the Children’s Rights Division at Human Rights Watch.

How does the next generation of diamond professionals view the industry? We find out by interviewing two active members of the Young Diamantaires group — South Africa-based polished supplier Kealeboga Pule, and German jewelry retailer Chris Zoettl.