Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, Avi Krawitz

The Diamond Dudes

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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...

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Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, Avi Krawitz

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De Beers Cuts, Tightening Supply and the Battle for the Consumer 09.07.2026 53:08

In Episode 4 of The Diamond Dudes, Rob Bates, Edahn Golan, and Avi Krawitz unpack significant developments in the diamond industry, from De Beers' latest sight price adjustments and major cuts to its sightholder list, to what those changes reveal about the company's long-term strategy. The conversation explores the implications of global diamond production falling below 100 million carats for the...

Vegas, Botswana, Signet and the Battle for Value 11.06.2026 49:06

In this episode, Avi, Edahn and Rob give their impressions of the Las Vegas shows, debate producer countries' positioning at trade shows, strategic branding and marketing of Botswana, Signet Jewelers apparent pivot within the K-economy, lab-grown diamonds and industry regulation, market trends and consumer behavior in the US, among other hot topics affecting the global diamond market. 00:00 Botswa...

Lab Grown Strategies, Mining Pressure and JCK Expectations 12.05.2026 1:04:14

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 t...

Desert Diamonds, World Diamond Day and the Sale of De Beers 16.04.2026 48:48

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 low...