Episode Details

Today we're talking lab grown versus natural diamonds, and by the end of it, neither of us landed exactly where we thought we would. Sophie sits down with Martha (@martha.stewish) to unpack where diamonds actually come from, why the cut matters more than the size, and how a 90-year-old marketing campaign convinced generations of women that a natural diamond equals real love.

We get into resale value, the celebrity engagement rings we assumed were natural, and why some of the richest people you know are quietly choosing lab grown.

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Hosts: Sophie Hallwright & Victoria Harris

Producer: Kate Callaghan

Editor: Emilly Rigby

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming up in this episode …
• 00:00:50 Michael Hill x The Curve
• 00:01:49 Soph and Martha’s initial thoughts
• 00:04:08 The history of diamonds
• 00:07:00 How the sausage is made
• 00:10:15 What gives a diamond value
• 00:18:23 Who's behind it all?
• 00:21:50 How much should you spend on a ring?
• 00:33:09 Diamonds as an investment
• 00:39:06 Michael Hill x The Curve
• 00:39:59 Celebrity engagement rings
• 00:44:53 Engagement rings generally
• 01:00:00 Thanks for listening!
• 01:00:43 Financial Disclaimer