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The Diamond Dudes

The Diamond Dudes

By: Rob Bates Edahn Golan Avi Krawitz
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Summary

The Diamond Dudes brings together veteran industry analysts Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, and Avi Krawitz to deliver sharp, candid commentary on the forces shaping the global diamond trade. Drawing on more than 75 years of combined experience, the trio tackles major developments across the pipeline, from mining to retail, offering informed perspective and unfiltered discussion at a time when the industry faces mounting structural and market challenges.

About The Dudes

Rob Bates is the founder of The Jewelry Wire, a daily newsletter covering news and developments across the jewelry industry. He has spent more than 35 years reporting on the diamond and jewelry trade, including senior roles at JCK and Rapaport. He launched The Jewelry Wire as an independent platform for timely news and analysis. He is also the author of several mystery novels.

Visit: www.thejewelrywire.com and www.robbatesauthor.com

Edahn Golan is the founder of Edahn Golan Diamond Research & Data, providing research, analysis and consulting services to the global diamond industry. He is also co-managing partner of Tenoris, a data analytics company serving the diamond, jewelry and financial sectors. He has been researching and writing about the industry since 2001, including many years at Idex Online.

Visit: www.edahngolan.com and www.tenoris.bi

Avi Krawitz is the founder and publisher of The Diamond Press, delivering insight and analysis on the global diamond and jewelry market. He brings nearly 20 years of experience covering the industry as a journalist and analyst, including a senior role at Rapaport. He also authors the Pressing Matters executive memo and hosts Diamond Debates, a LinkedIn Live series featuring industry leaders discussing the sector’s most pressing issues.

Visit: www.thediamondpress.com

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Episodes
  • Lab Grown Strategies, Mining Pressure and JCK Expectations

    Lab Grown Strategies, Mining Pressure and JCK Expectations
    May 12 2026

    This episode features a lively discussion on the current state of the diamond industry, focusing on lab-grown diamonds, market dynamics, and industry strategies. Rob, Edahn and Avi share insights on pricing, technology, branding, and the future of natural and synthetic diamonds. They also discuss the immense challenges facing the diamond mining segment and outline what they’re looking out for at the upcoming shows in Las Vegas.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Diamond Industry

    01:20 Personal Updates and Industry Insights

    02:31 The Lab-Grown Diamond Debate

    03:43 Market Dynamics of Lab-Grown Diamonds

    06:00 Technological Innovations in Diamond Production

    09:22 Consumer Perceptions: HPHT vs. CVD Diamonds

    12:20 Value Proposition in the Lab-Grown Market

    14:50 Branding and Design in Lab-Grown Diamonds

    17:18 Challenges Facing the Lab-Grown Industry

    19:13 The Disconnect in the Lab-Grown Supply Chain

    21:39 The Natural Diamond Market's Response

    32:12 Mining Sector Challenges and Future Outlook

    36:29 The Economic Landscape of Diamond Production

    40:01 Shifts in Supply and Demand Dynamics

    43:51 The Evolution of Marketing in the Diamond Industry

    49:50 Brand Identity and Consumer Perception

    53:11 Anticipating Trends at JCKS

    58:00 Future Prospects for the Diamond Market
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Desert Diamonds, World Diamond Day and the Sale of De Beers

    Desert Diamonds, World Diamond Day and the Sale of De Beers
    Apr 16 2026

    In the debut episode of The Diamond Dudes, Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, and Avi Krawitz break down De Beers’ “Desert Diamonds” campaign and what it says about how the industry is reacting to lab-grown competition and changing consumer tastes. The conversation moves into the widening gap between natural and lab-grown diamonds, what’s actually happening at retail, and why it’s getting harder to sell lower-quality natural stones. Along the way, they reflect on World Diamond Day and share their own paths into the industry, before wrapping up with a look at the pending De Beers sale and why it could shape where the market goes next.
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    49 mins
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