Tuesday 13 July 2021

Lucara Recovers 62.7 Carats Fancy Pink Diamond

Lucara Recovers 62.7 Carats Fancy Pink Diamond

Lucara has announced that they recovered a 62.7-carat fancy pink diamond from the Karowe Diamond Mine, Botswana. The diamond that was named “Boitumelo”, which means Joy, is the largest fancy pink diamond found in Botswana and one of the largest rough pink diamonds ever.

Eira Thomas, Lucara’s CEO, spoke about the recovered diamond: “Lucara is delighted to announce another historic diamond with the recovery of the Boitumelo and very pleased to demonstrate the continued potential for large, colored diamonds from the South Lobe production," Said Lucara CEO Eira Thomas.

For more information read Lucara's press release.

Picture courtesy: Lucara