Buying Diamonds | In Botswana

: If you are taking the diamond out of the country, make sure the jeweler provides the necessary export documentation for customs.

: While not a retail store itself, DTC Botswana is a key hub for sorting and valuing diamonds. Most retail-ready diamonds in the country have passed through here. buying diamonds in botswana

: Always ask for a diamond grading report from an internationally recognized laboratory, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) . : If you are taking the diamond out

: You cannot easily buy rough (uncut) diamonds as a tourist; the trade of rough diamonds is strictly regulated and limited to licensed companies like the Okavango Diamond Company and De Beers . Stick to polished stones in retail settings. : Always ask for a diamond grading report

: This is the primary location for diamond shopping.