A colossal 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever discovered, has been unearthed at the Karowe mine in Botswana. This incredible find, made by the Canadian firm Lucara Diamond, is the largest since the famous 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond was found in South Africa in 1905, many pieces of which are now part of the British Crown Jewels.
The Karowe mine, located about 500km north of Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, has been a hotspot for major diamond discoveries. This recent find surpasses the previous record in Botswana, a 1,758-carat stone found at the same mine in 2019.
Botswana, a leading diamond producer accounting for roughly 20% of global production, has now claimed this extraordinary diamond as the largest ever discovered within its borders.
Lucara Diamond’s CEO, William Lamb, expressed his excitement, noting the stone was recovered using their advanced Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray technology, designed to preserve high-value diamonds during ore processing.
While the gem’s quality and value remain undisclosed, sources suggest it could be worth upwards of $40 million. Lucara’s previous major finds include a 1,758-carat diamond sold to Louis Vuitton and a 1,109-carat stone purchased by Graff Diamonds for $53 million.
This discovery further cements Karowe mine’s reputation as a premier site for unearthing some of the world’s most valuable diamonds.
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