Dikeledi Skonyela

Diamonds may be forged under immense pressure, but Dikeledi Skonyela believes the same is true of people. At 35, she is not only building a jewellery business — she is opening doors into an industry where women, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have long been underrepresented. As founder of KnS Diamond, Skonyela oversees every stage of the business, from sourcing raw materials and evaluating and polishing diamonds to manufacturing fine jewellery. Read the full article