News

Actions

World's fifth-largest diamond found - 910 carats

World's fifth-largest diamond found - 910 carats
Posted
and last updated

(CNN) - Miners in Africa have unearthed one of the largest diamonds ever found.

The glittering stone weighs 910 carats, making it the fifth-largest gem-quality diamond ever found.

It's likely worth tens of millions of dollars.

The diamond was found inside a mine in the tiny African nation of Lesotho. The mine in question is known for producing large, high-quality diamonds.

London-based Gem Diamonds owns a majority stake in the mine. The company says the diamond is of extremely high quality.

Copyright 2018 CNN. All rights reserved.