# De Beers on The No Agenda Show De Beers comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to August 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2011 – August 2024 - **Related topics:** [Des Moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md), [Lab-grown Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md), [Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [666](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/666.md), [Austin Beer Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-beer-works.md), [Botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md), [De-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [Engagement Rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engagement-rings.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Botswana Giant Diamond Discovery, Lab-Grown Market - **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-25 - **Time:** 2:31:45–2:35:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/botswana-giant-diamond-discovery-lab-grown-market.md President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana was photographed holding a 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever discovered. The discussion touches on the declining value of natural diamonds as high-quality lab-grown alternatives become more affordable and popular for consumers. Keywords: [botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md), diamond, mokgweetsi masisi, [lab-grown diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md), [de beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md) ### Lab-Grown Diamond Marketing, De Beers Industry Shift - **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-13 - **Time:** 2:57:38–3:01:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/lab-grown-diamond-marketing-de-beers-industry-shift.md The jewelry industry is seeing a surge in demand for lab-grown diamonds, which are marketed as more sustainable and affordable than mined gems. These diamonds are chemically and physically identical to natural ones but cost up to 50% less. Critics compare the trend to "fake meat," questioning the long-term value of synthetic stones despite their increasing acceptance by younger consumers. Keywords: [lab-grown diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md), [de beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), [engagement rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engagement-rings.md), synthetic gems ### No Agenda Iowa Meetup and On-Site Knighting - **Episode:** [1115: Truancy Crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1115-truancy-crimes.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-25 - **Time:** 5:50–8:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1115-truancy-crimes/chapter/no-agenda-iowa-meetup-and-on-site-knighting.md A No Agenda meetup in Des Moines drew over 70 producers from across the Midwest, including attendees from Tennessee and Indiana. During the event at a local beer hall and vocational training center, producer Paul Richardson was knighted on-site using a historic family sword he brought for the occasion. Keywords: [des moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), paul richardson, [vocational training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocational-training.md), beer hall ### Knighting Ceremony, Austin Meetup Announcement - **Episode:** [1108: Sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-01 - **Time:** 2:04:08–2:15:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm/chapter/knighting-ceremony-austin-meetup-announcement.md The hosts perform a formal knighting ceremony for Adrian Drenkhan and Jackson Butler, who have contributed over $1,000 to the show. They announce an upcoming "No Agenda" meetup in Austin, Texas, on March 2nd at Austin Beer Works, and another in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 22nd. The segment includes birthday shout-outs for various community members and mentions the distribution of signet rings to new knights. Keywords: [no agenda knights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-knights.md), [signet ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signet-ring.md), [austin beer works](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-beer-works.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [des moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md) ### De Beers Diamond Market and Economic Indicators - **Episode:** [983: 3 Belts No Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/983-3-belts-no-road.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-19 - **Time:** 2:14:44–2:18:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/983-3-belts-no-road/chapter/de-beers-diamond-market-and-economic-indicators.md The "Raj Pink" diamond fails to sell at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva, signaling a potential downturn in the luxury gem market. Dvorak reflects on his "biggest mistake" of not investing in De Beers during college. The hosts discuss how high-quality synthetic diamonds and the rise of Bitcoin as a "store of value" are disrupting the traditional use of diamonds for wealth preservation and money laundering. Keywords: [de beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md), [sotheby's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sotheby-s.md), pink diamond, synthetic diamonds, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md) ### Listener Donations and Karma Callouts - **Episode:** [348: DroneWolf.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/348-dronewolf-com.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-16 - **Time:** 1:28:29–1:33:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/348-dronewolf-com/chapter/listener-donations-and-karma-callouts.md The hosts read a series of donations from listeners, providing "karma" and "de-douching" in exchange for financial support. Notable contributions include a "karma-de-douching combo" for a listener in Copenhagen and a matching donation from a group of "CIS admins." The segment also features a donation of $73.32, which was double a gas station receipt totaling $36.66. Keywords: [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), cis admins, olympia beer, [666](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/666.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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