South Africa: Trader Proposes 'Ethical' Jewellery

Johannesburg — THERE is a market for "fair trade" jewellery worth as much as $6bn, says Martin Rapaport, owner of the world's largest diamond trading platform.

New York-based Rapaport yesterday outlined plans to create a line of jewellery made by craftsmen in developing countries, such as SA, to meet this untapped demand.

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