From a Ministerial perspective, we would like to provide clarity regarding the purchase of Botswana diamonds within Botswana.

Botswana does not restrict the sale of diamonds to only two buyers, nor is it impossible for members of the public or visitors to purchase Botswana diamonds locally. While rough diamond sales are governed by specific contractual arrangements at the upstream level of the value chain, Botswana has a well-established downstream diamond industry that enables lawful access to diamonds through approved channels.

Members of the public can purchase Botswana diamonds in Botswana through licensed diamond retailers, jewellery stores, and authorised beneficiation companies, which offer polished diamonds and finished diamond jewellery sourced from Botswana’s diamond value chain.

Members of the public can purchase Botswana diamonds in Botswana through licensed diamond retailers, jewellery stores, and authorised beneficiation companies, which offer polished diamonds and finished diamond jewellery sourced from Botswana’s diamond value chain. These entities operate under national laws and international standards that ensure transparency, traceability, and ethical sourcing.

Botswana continues to promote local beneficiation, citizen participation, and responsible access to its diamonds, ensuring that diamonds mined in Botswana contribute meaningfully to national development while remaining accessible to global and local consumers through the appropriate legal and commercial frameworks.

We welcome continued interest in Botswana diamonds and encourage engagement through recognised and licensed channels within the country. 

See the list below for Botswana-Owned Diamond Jewellery Companies and International Jewellery Retailers Operating in Botswana where diamonds and diamond-related products may be purchased.