The ratchet effect of every successive contract negotiation signifies that Botswanan governments will now have even greater management of the diamonds found within the nation. De Beers consequently has fewer diamonds for its shopper base, both internationally and locally in Botswana. Factors such as these point out doubtlessly weaker short-term client confidence and negativity for future diamond acquisition by the mass markets. The Kimberley Process statistics indicate that Russia is still promoting diamonds strongly, with 2022 exports of 36.7 million carats valued at $US3.87 billion ($AU5.8 billion). Trapani – a member of the Bulgari family – oversaw the sale of…