Third Largest Diamond discovered in Botswana

 

Debswana the Diamond Firm in Botswana has confirmed an amazing discovery of a 1098 carat stone Diamond which has been described as the 3^rd largest of it’s kind Globally

It is said to be the biggest stone of gem quality to be recovered in the history of the company, a joint venture between the government and global diamond giant De Beers.

Debswana Managing Director Lynette Armstrong has said that

The rare and extraordinary stone means so much in the context of diamonds and Botswana, and that It brings hope to the nation that is struggling."

The Diamond which was found on the 1^st  of June, was shown to President Mokgweetsi Masisi in the Capital Gaborone.

The biggest diamond ever discovered in the world was the 3 106-carat Cullinan, found in South Africa in 1905.

 

Done by Lizeka Tsotetsi