Goal diggers & the diamond rush

This episode of Thick & Thin is by far the most dazzling one yet- cause we’re talking diamonds! We’re going to explore the history of the diamond industry and find out why women everywhere love this gem. Does the phrase “a diamond is a girl’s best friend” ring true? Or is this just another result of the magic of marketing? Plus, we’ll have a chat about why you shouldn’t be scared of your goals and the possibility of your dreams. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // SOURCES: The Surprisingly Recent History of the Engagement Ring | Racked The History of DeBeers | Britannica How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring | The Knot Diamonds, Explained | Netflix Documentary Blood Diamond Definition | Britannica How to buy an Ethical Diamond | TIME Diamond Trade Still Fuels Human Suffering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The spoken diary of Katy Bellotte, a self-employed graphic designer living in New York. Each Thursday, Katy blends her personal experiences with stories from history, offering advice, laughs & some major epiphanies. She chats about living in full color, through the thick & the thin (with a dirty martini in hand). For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com   We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy