Meet Charles Rabbi, a diamond manufacturer with 40 years of experience specializing in making high-quality white diamonds in Antwerp. Charles shares how he got into the diamond industry in 1980, following his father's footsteps. He talks about the history of the diamond industry in Antwerp after World War II, highlighting the efforts to rebuild and restart the business. Charlie explains the concept of "sites" in the diamond industry, which are allocations for receiving and trading goods. 

They discussed women entering the industry in 1980 and how the internet changed things. He talks about how the grading system for diamonds changed over time, with color grading starting from D due to an American company's patent on ABC colors. Technology advancements such as certificates have brought organization to trading practices. Charlie also shares a cool story about a valuable diamond's history affecting its $37 million value. 

Tune in now to "On Becoming a Diamond" for a dazzling journey through the world of diamonds with Charles Rabbi!