The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats
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The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana. The country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone at a viewing ceremony Thursday.

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday.

The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It’s the biggest diamond found since 1905.

    • CaliforniaSober@lemmy.caEnglish
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      4 months ago

      They likely will! If touched it is then “cut” and less value. The raw “uncut” version is what will sell.

        • CaliforniaSober@lemmy.caEnglish
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          4 months ago

          Eventually it’s how things go… basically dividing the wealth but ultimately we’re talking about bullshit carbon and shouldn’t be so concerned. Yet…

          • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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            4 months ago

            I mean, just as a scientific object it’s fascinating. I’m not going to be shamed about caring just because other people care for stupid reasons, haha.

      • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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        4 months ago

        And then the buyer will probably cut it into whatever number and carat of individual gems will sell for the most - or so I understand.