“It’s a big step up for Signet, kind of a step down for De Beers. There was a time when if you were in bed with De Beers, you could not sell lab grown diamonds,” said tom (thomas) chatham, Chairman of the Board, Chatham Created Gems & Diamonds, Inc.
🔴 In this JCK special episode of the podcast with our editor-in-chief, Sandhya Valecha, Tom Chatham shared startling insights into the partnership between Signet and De Beers.
🔴 Tom’s Reaction to to Signet’s CEO Gina’s Comment on Lab Grown Diamonds: The Real Cost of Producing Lab Grown Diamonds
In a joint interview with JCK’s Rob Bates, Signet’s CEO Gina said: “For $5,000, you can buy a machine, and put it in your basement, and start churning out lab-created diamonds, and that is why their value has shot down so quickly.” Tom Chatham countered this assertion. Watch this video to know Tom’s reaction to Gina’s Comment.
🔴 Misinformation & Repetition: The Trump Effect
Tom drew parallels between the dissemination of misinformation in the diamond industry and tactics famously used in politics. To know more, watch this video.
A big thank you to Tom Chatham for making time to share his insights with the members of the Lab Grown Diamonds community!
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