Author

Richard Chetwode
  • Botswana throws the diamond industry a lifeline

    If that message still holds true, then the natural diamond industry should be in rude health. After all, during the last 20 years global GDP has increased by 160%, a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of five percent and personal luxury goods sales...

  • ‘Lies, Damn Lies... and Statistics’

    In context, that’s by weight, not value, and engagement rings make up only 25% of the diamond jewellery market, but even so..., that’s a worryingly big number.In fact, the natural diamond industry is under threat as never before. The Natural...

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