A momentous discovery was made in Botswana this past week as miners unearthed the second-largest diamond ever recorded. Weighing in at an astounding 2,492 carats, this remarkable stone is the largest diamond found in 119 years, surpassing all others except the legendary Cullinan Diamond. The Cullinan, a 3,106-carat behemoth, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and remains the largest diamond ever found.
The newly discovered diamond, yet to be named, was found in the same Botswana mine that previously yielded a 1,111-carat diamond in 2015. That diamond sold for $53 million two years later, suggesting that the latest find could command an even higher price once it is valued. The immense size of the diamond is striking, especially when compared to the average engagement ring in the U.S., which typically features a one-carat diamond.
This discovery reaffirms Botswana’s position as one of the world’s leading sources of high-quality diamonds. The diamond is currently being analyzed, and its value has yet to be determined, but the find is already making waves in the global gemstone market.
As the world eagerly awaits further details, the discovery is a testament to the continued potential of Botswana’s mines, which have produced some of the most extraordinary diamonds in history.