On a wing and a prayer: ‘Flight of the Diamond Smugglers’ by author Matthew Gavin Frank is a perfect combination of memoir and investigative reporting.
Two unpolished diamonds from the Cullinan diamond mine has been sold for R150 million and R52.4 million respectively.
A rare type IIb blue diamond recovered at the Cullinan diamond mine in April 2021 has been sold for a whopping R576 million.
This ‘incomparable’ pink diamond has descended from the Oppenheimer Family and its sale was a major moment in auction history.
The Oppenheimers are one of the richest families in South Africa. We took some time to gather a couple of interesting facts about Nicky Oppenheimer.
As the diamond mining industry is embarking on a path of recovery and undergoing major reforms after the demise of the De Beers stronghold, examining the meaning and history behind diamonds may provide some insight into this ‘asset’s’ future