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Russia unearths biggest diamond ever found in Europe Russian mine unearths unique large flawless yellow diamond
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The Arkhangelsk Region in Russia’s northwest has been rich with discoveries of gems in recent months, and the biggest diamond in Europe and a rare yellow diamond have been found at a local mine, along with other precious stones. The combination of rare yellow color, clarity, and size makes a diamond unearthed at a mine in Russia’s northwest one of the most unique gemstones ever discovered in Europe.
A lemon yellow diamond weighing 47.61 carats, unearthed on Saturday, became the latest discovery in one of the largest diamond mines in Russia and the world, the Grib mine. The “exclusive crystal” boasts high purity and the right shape, which makes it attractive for major jewelry firms, according to the owner of the mine, AGD Diamonds. A deep lemon-yellow diamond weighing 47.61 carats found in the Grib mine in Arkhangelsk, Russia may be the largest of its kind unearthed in this part of the world. The “exclusive crystal” boasts flawless clarity and the right shape, which makes its attractive for major jewelry firms, according to the owner of the mine, AGD Diamonds.
Another treasure uncovered at the facility turned out to be the largest diamond ever found in Europe, the company told TASS on Tuesday. The 222.09-carat gem was discovered back in May, together with a smaller precious stone weighing 127.34 carats. The company attributes the fact that the stone was recovered undamaged to its innovative mining technology. The Grib mine, the fourth largest in Russia and seventh largest diamond deposit in the world, has produced a number of big gem-quality stones recently, including a 222.09 carat stone discovered in May, which may be the largest in Europe.
Before that, the biggest diamond found at the mine was a 181.68-carat crystal dubbed ‘Archangel Michael.’ Before that, the biggest diamond found at the mine was a 181.68-carat crystal named ‘Archangel Michael.’
The company wants to send the gemstones for sale to Antwerp, Belgium, where the famous diamond district is located. Israel and Belgium are traditionally the largest diamond buyers, according to AGD Diamonds. The company is planning to sell the gemstones in the diamond trade hub of Antwerp, Belgium.
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