The Wall Street Journal September 05, 2026 • 15:35

Diamond Mines Are Closing and South Africans Have Few Alternatives - WSJ

By Alexandra Wexler

Diamond Mines Are Closing and South Africans Have Few Alternatives - WSJ

Demand for engagement rings gave thousands of South Africans steady work at De Beers. Now, weak sales and lab-grown stones are taking it away.

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