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On Becoming A DiamondAuthor: On Becoming a Diamond
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. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Reviving Antwerp's Diamond Industry post WWII with Charles Rabbi a second generation diamond trader & manufacturer.
Monday, 26 February, 2024
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!
