The world's second-largest diamond was recently discovered in Botswana, Africa. This 2,492-carat diamond was found in a mine owned by a Canadian company.
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1. Cullinan Diamond
The 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond is the largest diamond in the world. It was discovered in South Africa in 1905. It was cut into several different diamonds.
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2. 2nd largest diamond found in Botswana
The 2nd largest diamond, weighing 2,492 carats, has been discovered in Botswana. It was discovered at the Karowe mine in Botswana.
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3. Louis Vuitton Sewelo Diamond
The 1,758-carat Louis Vuitton Sewelo Diamond ranks 3rd. It was discovered in 2019 at the Karowe mine in Botswana.
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4. Karowe Diamond
A 1,174.76-carat diamond was discovered in Karowe, Botswana in 2021. It was extracted from a mine owned by Lucara.
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5. Lesedi La Rona
Lesedi La Rona is a 1109 carat diamond. It was discovered in November 2015 from the Karowe mine in Botswana. It took 18 months to cut.
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6. Jwaneng Diamond
A 1098-carat diamond was discovered in June 2021 from a mine in Jwaneng, Botswana.
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7. 1080 Carat Diamond
In 2015, Lucara company found a 1080 carat diamond at the Karowe mine in Botswana. Botswana is one of the largest diamond producing countries in the world.
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8. 998 Carat Diamond
In November 2020, Canadian company Lucara Diamond Corp. discovered a 998-carat diamond at the Karowe mine in Botswana.
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9. Excelsior, 995 Carats
The Excelsior diamond weighs 995.20 carats. It was discovered in South Africa in 1893. It was cut into 21 pieces.
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10. Star of Sierra Leone
The 968.90-carat Star of Sierra Leone diamond was discovered in 1972 in the Koidu district of Sierra Leone.