The Natural Diamond Dilemma

Sally Morrison, natural diamonds lead for De Beers in the U.S., and Julius Klein Vice President Mark Klein join the podcast to talk about April’s birthstone—the diamond. Sally sat down virtually with hosts Amanda Gizzi and Michelle Graff to break down how De Beers landed on the concept of “Desert Diamonds” for its latest beacon, and how the “Kardashian-ing” of the culture contributed to the rise of lab-grown diamonds. Mark, meanwhile, discussed his affinity for fancy shapes, gave us his best guess on the shape and color of the world’s most famous engagement ring, and revealed whether or not he’s a Swiftie. The jewelry industry news covered in this episode included: a preview of National Jeweler’s upcoming State of the Majors issue, and an analysis of Signet Jeweler’s latest moves. Amanda gave an update on what JA has been up to Washington, D.C. and shocked Michelle by sharing her strong dislike for this resurgent jewelry trend. The views shared on this podcast do not represent the views of National Jeweler and Jewelers of America. Chapters:(00:00) Intro(02:13) Jewelry Never Sleeps(11:36) My Next Question with Sally Morrison(26:36) My Next Question with Mark Klein(42:38) Facets of FunHosts: Amanda Gizzi and Michelle Graff Guests: Sally Morrison, De Beers Group, and Mark Klein, Julius KleinExecutive Producer: Molly Fallon Sponsor: Dharm International