The second largest rough diamond on record was recently discovered in Botswana.
Have you ever dreamed of finding a rough diamond so big it could be used in a Royal Crown?
Well, prepare to be amazed!
A massive diamond, weighing a whopping 2,492 carats, has been discovered in Botswana. That’s right, you read that correctly – 2,492 carats, over a pound!! It’s one of the largest diamonds ever found in human history.
The Diamond Details
This incredible gem was unearthed at the famous Karowe Mine, which has a reputation for producing some of the world’s most spectacular diamonds. The diamond is an icy silvery-white color and is so large that it covers the palm of your hand.
To put its size into perspective, it’s almost as big as a grapefruit! That’s a lot of bling!
Nearly 120 years ago, the super-sized Cullinan was cut by the Asscher Company into nine principal diamonds and 96 smaller diamonds. The Cullinan I and II – known as the Great Star of Africa and the Lesser Star of Africa — are set in the Crown Jewels of Britain. They weigh 530 carats and 317 carats, respectively. The remaining seven principal diamonds, ranging in size from 94 carats to 4.39 carats, are in the collection of the British Royal Family.
Here’s how the diamonds of the Karowe Mine rank on the list of the largest diamonds ever found.
2 – 2,492 carats, unnamed, 2024
3 – 1,758 carats, Sewelô, 2019
4 – 1,174 carats, unnamed, 2021
5 – 1,111 carats, Lesedi La Rona, 2015
7 – 1,080 carats, unnamed, 2023
8 – 998 carats, unnamed, 2020
The Recovery Process
Thanks to advanced technology, this massive diamond was recovered without any damage. Lucara Diamond Corp., the company operating the mine, used state-of-the-art X-ray technology to identify and preserve the diamond during the mining process.
The Future of the Diamond
Now that this incredible diamond has been discovered, what’s next? Well, it’s likely that it will be cut and polished to create a stunning collection of smaller diamonds. These smaller diamonds could then be used to create exquisite jewelry pieces that will be coveted by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts around the world.
The discovery of this massive diamond is a testament to the incredible natural beauty of our planet. It’s also a reminder that there are still amazing things waiting to be discovered. So, who knows what other hidden treasures are waiting to be unearthed in the depths of the Earth?