Second Life The Who What Wear Podcast: Jewelry Designer Jean Dousset on 2026 Engagement Ring Trends and the Case for Lab-Grown Diamonds
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Jan 7, 2026 Jean Dousset, fine-jewelry designer and descendant of Louis Cartier who crafts bespoke celebrity engagement rings. He discusses his switch to lab-grown diamonds and why quality and ethics drove that choice. He covers popular cuts like oval and emerald, why celebrities do not dictate trends, and the must-have starter pieces for any jewelry collection.
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Early Celebrity Breakthroughs
- Jean Dousset landed early visibility when Eva Longoria and Amy Adams chose him for engagement rings.
- He built his brand slowly from a blank sheet of paper, one ring at a time, leveraging those early celebrity moments.
Lab Diamonds Reset Value And Design
- Lab-grown diamonds now match natural diamonds in cut, color, and clarity grading and behave the same.
- That parity unlocked design freedom and price linearity, letting customers avoid trade-offs on size or quality.
Verify Lab Diamond Quality
- Be cautious of lab-grown diamonds priced suspiciously low because faster growth can produce poor-quality stones.
- Inspect diamonds in person and buy from trusted retailers to confirm cut and brilliance.