Historic Discovery: Botswana Unearths One of the Largest Diamonds Ever Found

Botswana has unearthed a monumental 2,492-carat diamond, believed to be the second-largest ever discovered. Found at the Karowe Mine by Lucara Diamond Corp, this exceptional stone surpasses recent major finds and will be displayed publicly. Botswana continues to be a leading producer of the world's largest diamonds.

Botswana has made headlines with the discovery of an enormous 2,492-carat diamond, one of the world's largest ever found. The announcement comes from the Botswana government, confirming the gem's status as the biggest ever unearthed in the country and the second-largest in history.

The landmark discovery was made by Lucara Diamond Corp at the Karowe Mine, located in western Botswana. The Canadian mining company described the rough diamond as 'exceptional' and 'high-quality.' The stone was found intact, thanks to the utilization of advanced X-ray technology.

This remarkable find now stands as the largest diamond discovered in over a century, trailing only the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond found in South Africa in 1905. Botswana continues to solidify its position as the world's second-largest diamond producer, consistently bringing forward some of the globe's most significant stones.