The second biggest diamond ever found has been unearthed in Botswana. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond said it discovered the gem in one of its mines in the south African country.
The massive 2,492-carat diamond was located using the mining company’s x-ray technology. The company presented it to Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Thursday, Aug. 22.
The stone will be evaluated over the next several weeks – and will likely sell for tens of millions of dollars.
The colossal stone is believed to be the biggest one found since a 3,106-carat diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1905. The Cullinan Diamond was cut into smaller stones, some of which make up the British royal family’s Crown Jewels.
Botswana is the world’s top diamond producer by value.
