Welcome to the exclusive podcast "On Becoming A Diamond" straight from the Antwerp World Diamond Center. As your host Ilana Brandwain, a diamond insider, each episode takes you into the heart of the diamond world. I uncover details and share stories from the people, processes, and how diamonds are made. As a fine jeweller, I take you from our family leased African diamond mines to the jewel in your hands. "On Becoming A Diamond" is your education hub with knowledge to make informed decisions on diamonds and jewellery. Let's dive into the unfiltered side of diamonds.
On Becoming A Diamond
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Welcome to the exclusive podcast "On Becoming A Diamond" straight from the Antwerp World Diamond Center. As your host Ilana Brandwain, a diamond insider, each episode takes you into the heart of the diamond world. I uncover details and share stories from the people, processes, and how diamonds are made. As a fine jeweller, I take you from our family leased African diamond mines to the jewel in your hands. "On Becoming A Diamond" is your education hub with knowledge to make informed decisions on diamonds and jewellery. Let's dive into the unfiltered side of diamonds.
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8/27/2022
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Recent Episodes
February 26, 2024
Reviving Antwerp's Diamond Industry post WWII with Charles Rabbi a second generation diamond trader & manufacturer.
<p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Tune in now to "On Becoming a Diamond" for a dazzling journey through the world of diamonds with Charles Rabbi! </p> <p><br></p>
November 19, 2023
Ethical Diamonds: Tracing the Unseen Diamond Journey with Frederik Degryse from ITraceiT
Tracing Diamonds. Join us as we unravel the world of diamonds. Explore Antwerp's ethical commitment to the diamond world, the global diamond stage, and the impending ban on Russian diamonds. Host Ilana Brandwain introduces Frederik Degryse from ITraceIt, delving into not just the industry but also Frederik's personal journey into the diamond world. Uncover the ethical side of diamonds and the impact of your choices in this episode.
March 26, 2023
Episode 8: The Evolving Role of Diamonds in Society and female empowerment
<p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p><br></p>
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