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The Dream Bigger Podcast

The Dream Bigger Podcast

Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds, The Future of Engagement Rings & Building Ring Concierge with Nicole Wegman

May 26, 2026 · 1h 1m

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On today’s episode, I’m joined by Nicole Wegman, founder of Ring Concierge, to talk about the evolution of the diamond industry, lab grown vs. natural diamonds, engagement ring trends, and how she built one of the most recognizable fine jewelry brands from the ground up. Nicole breaks down the biggest misconceptions around lab grown diamonds, why engagement rings are getting bigger, the most popular diamond shapes right now, and how consumers are shifting their buying habits. We also dive into how she started Ring Concierge with just $2,000, scaled the business through Instagram before paid marketing, and disrupted a male-dominated industry by creating a more modern, fashion-forward jewelry…