Lucara Diamond Corp. has found yet another mega-gem—a 2,492 ct. rock that will likely rank as the second-largest rough diamond ever found.
Regarding the stone’s quality, a company spokesperson tells JCK: “We are still in the early stages of analyzing the stone. Visual inspection does indicate that the internals of the stone are relatively clean.”
The jumbo gem—called “epic” in a company statement—was found at the Karowe mine in Botswana. Since its acquisition by Lucara in 2009, Karowe has produced at least five diamonds weighing over 1,000 carats each.
In 2019, Karowe coughed up the 1,758 ct. Sewelô, which was eventually sold to Louis Vuitton. Two years earlier, the mine had produced the 1,109 ct. Lesedi La Rona, which was purchased by Graff.
The 3,106 ct. Cullinan, found in 1905 at the Premier mine in South Africa, is generally considered the largest rough diamond ever discovered.
In the statement, Lucara’s president and CEO William Lamb said he was “ecstatic” about the discovery.
“This find not only showcases the remarkable potential of our Karowe mine but also upholds our strategic investment in cutting-edge [X-ray transmission] technology,” he said.
(Photo courtesy of Lucara Diamond Corp.)
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