1,094-Carat Diamond found in Botswana, one of the largest ever
A massive 1,094-carat diamond has been recovered from the Karowe mine in Botswana.
This is the second discovery of a diamond weighing over 1000 carats at the mine this year.
The diamond was found by Lucara Diamond Corp., and it is the sixth stone weighing over 1,000 carats recovered from the mine.
The newly found diamond shares similarities with a 692-carat diamond discovered earlier in 2023. Both are expected to yield high-value polished stones through an ongoing partnership with HB Antwerp, a leading diamond company.
The previous 692-carat diamond was polished and sold for over $13 million.
Other large stones including the 1,758-carat Sewelo and the 1,109 Lesedi la Rona have also been recovered from the Karowe mine with the latest being a 2,492-carat diamond found by the company.
The diamond is considered the second largest gem-quality example ranking behind the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond mined from South Africa in 1905.
Botswana is renowned for its diamond resources, and Karowe has been at the centre of some of the world's most notable diamonds.
The country’s diamond discoveries play a crucial role in Botswana’s economy and Lucara hopes to improve the country’s fortunes on that front with an underground expansion at Karowe.
