Editor’s Note
This article reports on the discovery of a 108.39-carat pink diamond in Lesotho, anticipated to create significant market interest and fetch a high price at auction.
A 108.39-carat pink diamond has been found in Lesotho. This diamond is expected to cause a major stir in the market. Experts believe its price could reach crores in an auction.
A massive 108.39-carat pink diamond has been discovered in the Kao mine in Lesotho, one of the famous diamond mines of Southern Africa. The International Gemological Institute has provided information about this discovery. This diamond is causing a stir in the market due to its size, purity, and deep color. Experts hope this diamond will set new records in the market. This 108.39-carat rough stone is one of the largest pink diamonds ever found. Its price is expected to reach millions of dollars at auction.
Lesotho, famous for its rare diamonds, has once again proven to be a special source of precious gems. The Kao mine is particularly known for extracting high-quality pink diamonds, and this new diamond furthers that reputation. The pink color and near-perfect clarity of this stone place it at a level most diamond collectors desire.
While other diamonds get their color from chemical impurities, the deep color of a pink diamond comes from a defect in its crystal structure. These defects are created by intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth, and this specific defect gives each pink diamond its unique color. This structural imperfection in the crystal is precisely what makes these diamonds so valuable.
The most special aspect of the Kao mine is its ability to produce such pure stones, which reflects the region’s unique geological conditions. This mine is located at an altitude of over 8,000 feet above sea level. In this unique environment, diamonds are formed with characteristics distinct from those found in other regions.