The World's Fifth Largest Diamond Worth $ 40 Million Was Discovered

Known as the fifth largest gem in the world, a diamond can cost $ 40 million discovered in Lesotho, according to Gem Diamonds. This article explains the key facts and context behind diamonds.

Key Facts About Diamonds

The company unearthed the D color stone (the color scale of diamonds from D to Z, where D is colorless) at the Letseng mine in South Africa, the 910 carat diamond is considered to be of quality. Very good quality.

"Since Gem Diamonds acquired Letseng in 2006, the mine has found some of the world's most remarkable diamonds, including 603 carat Lesotho Promise diamonds," - Clifford Elphick, General Manager of Gem Diamonds for know.

"However, this special diamond is said to be the largest tablet ever exploited. This is a landmark discovery.".

Ben Davis, a mining analyst at Liberum Capital, made a research announcement to investors that the diamond could be worth $ 40 million (€ 33 million).

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