232-Carat White Diamond Found in South Africa

Miners in South Africa unearthed a 232-carat white diamond that experts said could be worth up to $15 million. London-based Petra Diamonds said the diamond was discovered at its Cullinan mine, northeast of Pretoria. The mine is known for producing huge diamonds, including the 3,100-carat Cullinan Diamond found in 1905, the largest rough gem diamond ever found. "The stone is ... of exceptional size and clarity, and is a magnificent example of the large, high quality...

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