Why diamonds may not be forever - The Sunday Story

为何钻石或许并非永恒 —— 周日故事

The Story

2026-07-19

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Lab-grown stones are booming, threatening to crush the diamond trade. So, how is the industry coping? And what does this mean for Botswana, a country whose schools, hospitals, roads, and economy have been built by the profits from diamond mining?  This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Richard Assheton, foreign features, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Dave Creasey. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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