Embee Diamonds

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Canadian master diamond cutter Mike Botha is President of Embee Diamond Technologies Inc., a family-owned diamond cutting & polishing atelier located in  ...
BIOGRAPHY- MIKE BOTHA, RS Canadian master diamond cutter Mike Botha is President of Embee Diamond Technologies Inc., a family-owned diamond cutting & polishing atelier located in Saskatchewan, Canada. An internationally acclaimed master diamond cutter, with four decades in the profession, Mike’s training and subsequent career began in South Africa and has led him to Russia and Canada – from Vancouver to the Northwest Territories to Saskatchewan. Mike worked as the occupational certification officer for the diamond industry in the Northwest Territories under the Department of Education, Culture and Employment as well as the technical consultant for the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment for their Government Diamond Certification Program. Mike led the Diamond Training Program at Aurora College in Yellowknife, Canada. During his six year tenure with Aurora College, he developed and delivered programs, earning the college the coveted Yves Landry Award for Outstanding Innovation in Education. In 2008, he relocated to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on the promise of its diamond mining future. His rare perspective, craftsmanship, leadership, academic achievements and entrepreneurial enthusiasm combine to make him one of North America’s most iconic and successful diamond professionals. Mike’s lifetime of experience and in-depth knowledge of diamond cutting, polishing and diamond crystallography formed the basis for the critically acclaimed Sirius Star™ range of 100% Canadian diamonds- mined, designed, cut & polished in Canada- by a growing team of Canadian diamond cutters.

About Sirius Star™ - the world’s brightest diamond® Named after the brightest visible star in the night sky, Sirius Star™ features greater scintillation and increased light return, improved brilliance and higher visual appeal than other round shapes on the market. Designed by Canadian diamantaire and master diamond cutter Mike Botha designed, drawing on a lifetime of experience, extensive research and consultation with several leading diamond experts in North America. Devoted craftsmanship, boundless imagination and a critical approach to the art and science of diamond cutting and polishing are combined to bring this unique new cut to market. Sirius Star™ – a stellar range of diamond shapes is available in the following configurations (exclusively cut graded by AGS Laboratories): 

Sirius Star™ 80 (80 inclined facets) is available in round, octagon, cushion and square. o Octagonal main facet design with four-tier pavilion o Excellent light return



Sirius Star™ 88 (88 inclined facets) available in round only. o Octagonal main facet configuration with four tier pavilion faceting o Custom shape providing happiness and prosperity



Sirius Star™ 100 (100 inclined facets) available in round only, starting from 1.5cts o Decagonal main facet design with four-tier pavilion. o Featured design for larger diamonds.

About Embee Diamonds (Embee Diamond Technologies, Inc) Established in Canada in 1998, and led by master diamond cutter and educator, diamantaire Mike Botha- Embee Diamonds is an established authoritative diamond design, cutting, polishing and finishing source in Canada. Embee Diamonds operate a boutique-style diamond cutting and polishing atelier, and plans are underway to establish a specialized training academy for diamond sales professionals. Embee Diamonds is a members of the American Gem Society (Supplier Member), Canadian Jewellers Association, Responsible Jewellery Council, Diamond Manufacturers Association of Canada and Diamond Bourse of Canada.

Star-gazing For more information about Embee Diamonds and the Sirius Star™ Diamond, please visit www.embeediatech.ca or join the conversation about making every facet count and cutting the grade by joining Embee Diamonds’ on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/embeediamonds where you can also view and download images and stay in the loupe with the Embee Diamonds team and the dynamic group of families that make up Embee Diamonds.