Как не попасться на обман, лабораторные бриллианты, где купить Картье в три раза дешевле

Today, our podcast will tell you the whole truth about the jewelry market that no one has ever dared to tell. Our guest is Igor Kevchenkov, jeweler and owner of Russian Jewelry Company No. 1, which has been conquering the Russian market for 28 years. Igor Evgenievich agreed to a frank conversation and revealed all the secrets of the jewelry market that are usually not discussed. How do jewelry companies deceive us? How can we avoid buying a piece three times its real value? What's the catch with lab-grown diamonds? How can we turn jewelry into an investment? Why will Cartier's "nail" sell for scrap tomorrow? Why are pieces from unknown jewelers more profitable than those from world-famous brands? What ring should you propose with? This and much more useful exclusive information is already on air! 00:00 — Teaser 00:27 — Guest introduction 00:47 — Why is "Russian Jewelry Company No. 1" called that? 01:14 — Is it worth buying lab-grown diamonds? 01:36 — How have the prices of natural and lab-grown diamonds changed? 02:33 — How are lab-grown diamonds created? 03:27 — What is cubic zirconia? 03:53 — How much do cubic zirconia, lab-grown diamonds, and moissanite cost? 04:32 — Who invented lab-grown diamonds? 06:08 — Is it worth buying lab-grown diamonds? 07:20 — Can a diamond be an investment? 07:47 — What should I do with my ex-husband's ring? 08:26 — Which is more profitable to buy: pieces from regular jewelers or Cartier? 09:25 — How much can I sell Cartier, Tiffany, and Graff for? 10:42 — What is the real cost of a Cartier bracelet? 10:59 — Where does Cartier's profit go? 12:26 — How much does it cost to have a jeweler make a Cartier nail? 12:44 — Who cuts diamonds for Cartier and Tiffany? 13:03 — What ring should I wear when proposing? 13:26 — Are lab-grown and natural diamonds different? 15:11 — Is it possible to make a copy of a brand-name piece? 15:55 — Is it possible to distinguish an original piece from a copy? 17:49 — About counterfeit jewelry 18:08 — The story of my grandmother's family ring 18:55 — How did they counterfeit stones in Ancient Egypt? 19:43 — How do I pass on a piece of jewelry as an inheritance? 20:51 — Are colored diamonds valuable? 21:50 — About Anna Kournikova's ring 22:29 — About Arina Sobolenko's ring 23:06 — How do I check a jeweler? 23:18 — What is Paraiba? 24:50 — How much does Paraiba cost? 25:09 — About beauty pageant crowns 26:27 — About jeweler ratings 29:03 — Is Russian jewelry in demand worldwide? 30:04 — When did jewelry flourish in Russia? 31:02 — About counterfeits in chain jewelry stores 31:53 — About 375-carat gold 32:51 — Which gold standard is better? 33:52 — Which is better: white or yellow gold? 34:04 — Why do people in Russia love red gold? 35:42 — What does gold standard mean? 36:50 — What is white gold plated with? 37:21 — Is it true that platinum is better than gold? 39:43 — Whose diamonds are better? 41:52 — Will gold be in demand in the future? 43:06 — About unique pink topaz 43:55 — About tanzanite 45:02 — About the famous pendant from the movie "Titanic" 47:19 — About jewelry theft 48:00 — About the future of the Russian jewelry market