A rough 2,492-carat diamond has been unearthed in Botswana, marking it as the second largest diamond ever found, trailing only behind the Cullinan Diamond.
Lucara's CEO William Lamb expressed excitement, stating, 'The ability to recover such a massive, high-quality stone intact demonstrates the effectiveness of our approach to diamond recovery,' reflecting the significant technological advancement.
The sheer size of the diamond suggests it will potentially be worth tens of millions, regardless of whether it produces high-quality gems.
Recovered using X-ray technology, this diamond is part of a series of significant finds in Botswana's Karowe mine, which has a reputation for large gems.
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