Huge 2492-carat diamond, believed to be world's second-largest, unearthed

A massive 2492-carat rough diamond, believed to be the second biggest ever found, has been unearthed in Botswana, according to a mining company.

The huge stone is thought to be the biggest found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1905.announced that the "exceptional" gem was found intact in its Karowe mine.

William Lamb, president and CEO of Lucara, said in the release: "We are ecstatic about the recovery of this extraordinary 2492 carat diamond."

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