World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana

World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana emirates7 - One of the largest diamonds ever unearthed has been discovered in Botswana at a mine owned by the Canadian company Lucara Diamond. The 2,492-carat diamond is the second-largest ever found, following the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, unearthed in South Africa in 1905. The Cullinan Diamond was later cut into nine large stones, many of which are part of the British Crown Jewels. Lucara announced on Wednesday that the diamond was recovered at the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using X-ray technology. The company described the stone as "high-quality" but did not disclose its value. Lucara’s president and CEO, William Lamb, expressed his excitement in a statement, calling the discovery of the remarkable diamond a thrilling achievement. [25-08-2024 01:13 PM]

emirates7 - One of the largest diamonds ever unearthed has been discovered in Botswana at a mine owned by the Canadian company Lucara Diamond.

The 2,492-carat diamond is the second-largest ever found, following the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, unearthed in South Africa in 1905.

The Cullinan Diamond was later cut into nine large stones, many of which are part of the British Crown Jewels.

Lucara announced on Wednesday that the diamond was recovered at the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using X-ray technology.

The company described the stone as "high-quality" but did not disclose its value.

Lucara’s president and CEO, William Lamb, expressed his excitement in a statement, calling the discovery of the remarkable diamond a thrilling achievement.

[25-08-2024 01:13 PM]

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