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.

  • @davidgroEnglish
    21•3 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•3 months ago

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

      • @[email protected]English
        10•3 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•3 months ago

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