While luxury jewelry houses report record growth, major diamond mines like Venetia and Ekati are shutting down or suspending operations. Episode 5 of the Diamond Dudes podcast explores the economic paradox splitting the diamond market, the rise of lab-grown synthetics, and what the industry must learn from global luxury brands.
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The Diamond Dudes Podcast & Then Some
Welcome to the central hub for the Diamond Dudes podcast, the monthly filmed series where three industry analysts cut through the noise, drop the corporate PR, and talk about what is actually happening in the global diamond and jewelry markets.
These are not surface-level recaps, but frank discussions. Whether you manage a jewelry retail location, track shifting supply chain dynamics, or trade in the wholesale market, you know your section of the pipeline well — and understand the importance of staying informed about the nuances affecting the rest of it.
This podcast is where we break down the hard data, debate the trends, and call things exactly as we see them.
Real Analysis. No Fluff.
The diamond trade doesn’t need more marketing spin; it needs clear, objective intelligence. Every episode of the Diamond Dudes podcast is a deep dive into the forces shaping the modern jewelry and diamond landscape. We get into the weeds on the topics that directly impact your business and strategy:
- Raw Market Intelligence: Honest breakdowns of the forces impacting polished and rough pricing, wholesale supply shifts, and macro retail demand.
- The Industry Bifurcation: A realistic, data-driven look at the evolving market balance, margins, and consumer perceptions surrounding both natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds (LGDs).
- Supply Chain & Mining Realities: Tracking production changes, mining closures, and global pipeline disruptions from Gaborone to the Northwest Territories.
- The Future of Luxury Retail: What is actually driving consumer behavior in independent jewelry stores and major global brands.
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Industry Webinars & Featured Media
The conversation doesn’t stop with the monthly programming. Staying ahead of the market requires looking at the data from every angle. Below, you’ll find our curated library of deep-dive presentations, live panels, and webinar content.
Join the Conversation
We want to hear from you. Have a burning question about market trends or a controversial topic you want us to tackle? Drop us a line on social media using #DiamondDudes. We may discuss it on the podcast.
Get in Touch
Have a specific data point you want us to examine, an underlying market trend we haven’t covered, or a contrarian perspective to share? Drop us a line or connect with us directly on LinkedIn.
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