Lydia McCarthy-Keen

Lydia is the founder and main visionary behind the lab-grown diamonds business and movement. Child labour, environmental damage and inefficient mining processes associated with the traditional diamond-mining industry are some of the reasons to source and supply an ethical alternative. In this interview, we speak to Lydia about what lead up to her starting the company, the impact the film Blood Diamond had on her, the importance of Buddhist teachings in her ethical approach and her positive message for women in business.