Mike Botha

Mike Botha is a master diamond cutter and diamond educator with 50+ years’ experience in the diamond industry. He has done numerous diamond cut designs, the most notorious of which is the Sirius Star range which he licensed to Dharmanandan in Surat India.

Facet Definition: What You Need to Know

Learn about the importance of facet definition in diamonds and how alterations like painting and digging affect light return and symmetry.

How to Cut a Princess Diamond | Rapaport Trade

Learn why princess cut diamonds are prone to chipping and how chamfers can mitigate this issue, ensuring durability and value for buyers.

Understanding Light Leakage in Diamonds

Learn about the optical properties of diamonds and how light behaves in various diamond cuts through computer modeling.
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Mike Botha

CEO of Embee Diamond Technologies Inc.

Mike Botha is a master diamond cutter and diamond educator with 50+ years’ experience in the diamond industry. He has done numerous diamond cut designs, the most notorious of which is the Sirius Star range which he licensed to Dharmanandan in Surat India.