The Global Diamond Broker The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast
The Global Diamond Broker The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast takes you backstage into one of the world’s oldest and most enduring industries to literally pull back the veil of secrecy and misrepresentation and completely demystify for listeners the secretive and until now exclusionary world of diamonds. Brought to you by The Global Diamond Broker.
Episodes
151 episodes
EPISODE #150 “The Dynamic Diamond Duo: Branko & The Broker.”
WELCOME TO A MILESTONE MOMENT!This is Episode #150 of The Global Diamond Broker 'HARD TRUTH’ Podcast—and if you know anything about podcasts, you know just how rare that is. Fewer than a fraction of 1% of podcasts ever make it this far....
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FROM THE VAULT: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - The New Science of Diamonds with Branko
This week, the Global Diamond Broker welcomes diamond scientist and industry legend Branko Deljanin to talk about the new science of diamonds.Are lab-grown diamonds as good as natural ones? What’s the deal with fluorescence an...
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EPISODE #149 Has the GIA Lost Its Way?
EPISODE #149 OF THE GLOBAL DIAMOND BROKER ‘HARD TRUTH’ PODCAST IS HERE AND ONCE AGAIN IT’S LOADED WITH BACKSTAGE INDUSTRY FACTS YOU CAN GET NOWHERE ELSE!“Has the GIA Lost Its Way?”The Global Diamond Broker is flying sol...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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EPISODE #148 – Social Media & First Loves - was it Diamonds or Judy?
This week, things get not so personal. The Global Diamond Broker (aka the Diamond Goat himself) welcomes his high school sweetheart turned company social media boss, Judy George—yes, that Judy.They spill the tea on:• Wo...
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Episode #146: A Sweet Rose
He came to learn. She came to design.Together, they built something unforgettable.From diamond education to custom creation—this episode walks you through the journey from “what’s a lab-grown?” to “that’s her ring.”
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Episode #147 What is Rare Rock?
Welcome to Episode #147 of the newly renamed RareRock Report — formerly known as The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast… but let’s be honest, RareRock sounds way cooler.Now, let’s talk about why this episode is kind of a big deal. Actu...
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Episode #145 Who Is Next?
Love, Hockey & One Custom Ring Surprise 🏒💍What started with a chance encounter in Madison…Turned into a love story sealed with a one-of-a-kind ring—and a hidden diamond from her grandmother’s bracelet, placed perfectly under ...
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Episode #144: Brokers of Love!
A Diamond Fit for Heroes: The Madeline & Andrew Ponticiello Story.”This week on The Global Diamond Broker Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, we’re lighting up the studio with a very special guest—for our first-ever client interview on the ...
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Episode #143 – Lots of Love!
Spring is here, and so is April’s birthstone! This week, AI host Amazing Grace joins The Global Diamond Broker for a sparkling chat on:✨ Diamond Lore – Why this gem means love & fresh beginnings💎 Buying vs. Owning – The truth ab...
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Episode #142: Unleashing the power of 💎 AI to you!
This week on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, we’re not just talking about the world’s most beautiful diamonds—we’re talking about the future of buying them… and spoiler alert:She’s smart. She’s secure. She’s got sass.Meet our brand-new ...
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Episode #141: Deep Changes: The Opportunities For You!
Episode #141: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “Deep Changes: The Opportunities for You!”Natural fancy-coloured diamonds aren’t just beautiful—they’re about to get even more valuable. Th...
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Episode #140: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “Caveat Emptor”
Episode #140: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “Caveat Emptor”The diamond industry is built on misinformation - fake discounts, shady certifications, and sales tactics designed to make you think you’re getting a deal. This week, we’re cutti...
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Episode #139: When Is The Price Right?!
Episode #139: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast – “The Price Right?”Why does diamond pricing feel like a maze? This week, we’re cutting through the confusion and breaking down exactly how the industry works—so you can own the world’s most ...
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Episode #138 - Brainiac Branko is Back To Rock Colored Diamonds!
This week, global expert and internationally renowned author, educator, and industry scientist Branko is back—and this time, we’re diving deep into the mesmerizing world of colored diamonds. We’re busting myths, dropping facts, and exposing wha...
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Episode #137: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - What Makes Him The 'G.O.A.T' ? Part 2
Episode #137 - THE GOAT PART 2Get ready to smile, chuckle, and learn as we’re back with Part 2 of “Why He’s the G.O.A.T.” This week, The Global Diamond Broker takes us deeper into his wild journey through the global diamond world—sp...
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Episode #136: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - What Makes Him The 'G.O.A.T' ?
WHAT MAKES HIM THE GOAT?This week on Episode #136 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, join us as we dive deep into why The Global Diamond Broker is the GOAT of the diamond industry - and trust us, it’s not just talk.With 43 years i...
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Episode 136
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Episode #135: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast: What is a Rare Rock in 2025?
WHAT IS A RARE ROCK IN 2025?This week on Episode #135 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, The Global Diamond Broker dives deep into the evolving definition of rarity in the diamond world ...
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Episode 135
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Episode #134: The Hard Truth Podcast - Accessing India
Episode #134: The Hard Truth Podcast - Accessing IndiaThis week on Episode #134 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, The Global Diamond Broker and Marvelous Maren take you on an exciting journey into the heart of the global diamond industr...
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Episode 134
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Episode #133: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - Laboratory Grown…Luxury!
This week on The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, Colin is joined by “Marvelous Maren” for a no-holds-barred discussion on the rise of lab-grown luxury diamonds and what it means for the diamond industry. From the skepticism of major luxury brands l...
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Episode 133
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Episode #132: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - Get Real?!
Episode #132 of The ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast and it’s time to… GET REAL!This week, The Global Diamond Broker and our very own ‘rockstars’, the lovely Katriina, are back at it! They’r...
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Episode 132
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Episode #131: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - What’s Rockin’ in 2025
SO WHAT’S ROCKIN’ in 2025?!Welcome back to Episode #131 of The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast, where this week we are looking into the future. For the laboratory diamond industry, the future...
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Episode 131
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Episode #130: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast - More of a DIVE in 2025?
HOW DEEP CAN A MINED DIAMOND DIVE?$!Please join us for Episode #130 as we deep dive and take a bold glimpse into the future of the global diamond industry with The Global Diamond Broker ...
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Episode 130
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Episode #129: The Hard Truth Diamond Podcast: Show 'YOU' The Money
Episode #129 of the Hard Truth Diamond Podcast is now live, and we are asking the industry to SHOW ‘YOU’ THE MONEY.In this week's episode, The Global Diamond Broker, alongside the lovely...
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Episode 129
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