The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana. The country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday.

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday.

The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It’s the biggest diamond found since 1905.

  • AmbiguousPropsEnglish
    65•4 months ago

    Which billionaire is going to spend money on this rather than spending it on helping humanity?

    • @davidgroEnglish
      21•4 months ago

      If the money eventually gets to the people of Botswana then it could help them. Feels like a long shot though.

      • @[email protected]English
        60•4 months ago

        When was the last time a transaction involving a giant precious jewel benefited regular people?

        • @[email protected]English
          10•4 months ago

          Yeah, somebody in Botswana will benefit; somebody corrupt. Pennies on the dollar will trickle down, if it goes the way it normally does.

        • @chonglibloodsportEnglish
          3•4 months ago

          Maybe the diamond magnate will hire locals to build statues in his honour!