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David Kellie - Real, Rare, Responsible
The Natural Diamond Council is rolling out its new campaign ‘Real, Rare, Responsible,’ which CEO David Kellie stresses are the core...
Avi Krawitz
Mar 31, 20241 min read


Thabo Manne - Cullinan and the Community
Back in September, I visited the Cullinan Diamond Mine where I met with management, learned about the mine both past and present, and...
Avi Krawitz
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Lyndon de Meilon - A Beautiful Geological Story
Lyndon de Meillon is a diamond entrepreneur and geologist with interests in alluvial mining projects along South Africa’s Middle Orange...
avikrawitz
Dec 10, 20231 min read


Molefi Letsiki - Empowering an Industry
Molefi Letsiki is the founder of Molefi Letsiki Diamonds, a South Africa-based diamond manufacturing entity which made history when it...
Avi Krawitz
Sep 12, 20232 min read

Paul Zimnisky: Worth the Investment
I checked in with industry analyst and consultant Paul Zimnisky, CFA . I’ve admired Paul for years, but only met him in November at the...
Avi Krawitz
Sep 12, 20233 min read

Shreyans Dholakia: Business with Emotion
There was so much packed into my conversation with Shreyans Dholakia. My connection with Shreyans dates to my first trip to Surat, India...
Avi Krawitz
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Ayelet Lerner: Building Networks
Confession time… as journalists, we tend to focus on the big companies that make big announcements. But really, the more interesting and...
Avi Krawitz
Aug 22, 20233 min read


Brandee Dallow: Determined to Make a Difference
I was super excited to chat with Brandee Dallow this week. Brandee may seem unassuming, but she’s a force to be reckoned with. So, if you...
Avi Krawitz
Aug 17, 20233 min read


Claire Adler: Standing Out From the Crowd
I finally had a chance to catch up with none other than my friend Claire Adler. It has been way too long – thanks for that Covid! I’ve...
Avi Krawitz
Aug 13, 20233 min read


Podcast: Desmond Ratsoma & Robin Bhebhe - Adding Value in Kimberley
The co-founders of OC Gems, a startup manufacturing company based in Kimberley, South Africa, tell the story of their journey into the...
Avi Krawitz
Aug 10, 20233 min read


Chris Zoettl: An Eye for Jewelry
For those of you who don’t know Christopher Zoettl, he’s the one with the big smile and cheerful nature, and as I learned recently, a man...
Avi Krawitz
Aug 5, 20232 min read
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