A massive 2,492-carat diamond has been unearthed in Botswana, stunning the gemstone industry with its sheer size and brilliance. The discovery of this exceptional stone now ranks it as the second largest rough diamond ever found, second only to the legendary Cullinan diamond.
The diamond was found in the Jwaneng mine, one of the world’s richest diamond deposits located in Botswana. The mine is operated by Debswana, a joint venture between the Botswana government and the diamond company De Beers.
Experts are already speculating about the potential value of this extraordinary gem, with estimates soaring into the tens of millions of dollars. The diamond will now undergo a meticulous process of cutting and polishing to reveal its true beauty and maximize its value.
This discovery underscores Botswana’s status as one of the world’s leading diamond producers, with a long history of producing some of the most valuable and sought-after diamonds in the world. The find has sparked excitement and anticipation within the diamond industry, as experts eagerly await the unveiling of this rare and exceptional gem.
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