Photo credit: President of Botswana holding the diamond Photo source: Al Jazeera
Debswana, Botswana diamond firm said it dugged out a 1,098-carat stone and described it as the third-largest of its kind in the world. The stone was found on June 1 and they showed it to the president on Wednesday in the capital, Gaborone.
Debswana Managing Director Lynette Armstrong said that “It is believed to be the third-largest gem-quality find in the world. The rare and extraordinary stone … means so much in the context of diamonds and Botswana.” It brings hope to the nation that is struggling.”
The stone has not been named yet and it measures 73mm long, 52mm wide and 27mm thick is also the biggest stone of gem quality to be found in the history of Debswana, a joint venture between the government and global diamond giant De Beers. Minerals Minister Lefoko Moagi said the discovery of the stone could not have come at a better time after the COVID-19 pandemic hit diamond sales in 2020.
Data source: Al Jazeera
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