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Send us a textRobert Robins is a goldsmith and diamond setter who specialises in bespoke jewellery. Over his 24 years of experience he has gained a massive wealth of knowledge, across all aspects of the industry. Starting as an apprentice making cups of tea, getting any time at the workbench he could, he eventually was trained in optical diamond setting by the worlds best in Antwerp for 4 long months. He also has qualifications in diamond grading and gemmology, amongst other things related to jewellery design and manufacture. He has written articles for trade magazines, and been a guest on the professional jeweller podcast. Expect to get the everyday perspective on the key rules when buying an engagement ring, the risks of buying online, if you can trust diamond reports, whether lab diamonds are green or ethical, where the Netflix show 'Nothing Lasts Forever' lied to you and much more...Extra Stuff:For Quality Diamonds and Jewellery - https://robinsbrothers.co.ukFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/robinsbrosInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/robinsbrothers00:00 Intro01:42 The Jewellery Business08:31 Diamond Quality & Gradings17:31 Can We Trust Diamond Reports22:44 Handmade vs Mass Production33:43 Key Rules To Buying A Ring39:53 Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds49:24 Are Diamonds Ethical59:16 Can You Spot A Lab Diamond01:07:35 Will Lab Diamonds Take Over01:17:11 Debunking ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’#menshealth #mentalhealth #engagement #jewellery #diamonds #labdiamonds #marriage #wedding #nothinglastsforever #diamondsareforever Need a chat? Here's some options 👇https://andysmanclub.co.ukhttps://mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-helpGet in touch in the comments below or head to...https://linktr.ee/theeverydayperspectiveSponsors: Want to be tell us what guests and questions we should go with? Support us by joining our exclusive community of 'Everyday Black Belt' on https://www.Patreon.com/EverydayPerspective Need a new Gi or Rash guard? Check out our partner, Tatami for the best gear in the game! https://www.tatamifightwear.com/?rfsn=8011858.0f3a82 Need help staying healthy and in shape around a busy life? We provide simple, practical, long-term health and fitness solutions that fit around a busy, regular life! Drop us a DM at https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayfitnessguys Stay Clean, Fight Dirty with Mr Bassett's Grappler's Soap from https://www.mrbassetts.com. Use Code: EVERYDAY for 10% off Come Train BJJ With Us At Flo Martial Arts in Plymouth - https://www.flo-martial-arts.co.uk Or, Drop by for a Coffee... https://www.instagram.com/flocoffeeshop
