Cutting and polishing. This stage,

Cutting and polishing. This stage, in which diamonds are transformed from rough stones into finished
gems, comprises five steps: determining the optimal cut, cleaving or sawing to break the rough diamond into
pieces, bruiting to give the diamond the desired shape, polishing to cut the facets and final inspection to ensure
quality. Diamond cutting requires specialized knowledge, tools and equipment. Thousands of small players
populate this segment of the industry, mostly in India and elsewhere in Asia. Governments are increasingly
requiring diamond producers to keep some profits closer to home by developing a local infrastructure and
talent, with the result that countries including Botswana are emerging as cutting and polishing centers.