Alrosa has announced the mining of the largest gem-quality diamond in the last 10 years. Its weight was 390.7 carats.
The discovered diamond is a light crystal of non-standard shape, framed by a yellow-brown halo - a unique combination of mass, shape and color to date. Prior to this, the largest gem-quality diamond weighing 401 carats was found 10 years ago, in 2013.
The company clarified that the precious stone was mined at the Mayat diamond mine in the Anabar region of Yakutia during the night washing of diamond-bearing sands.
The discovery of one of the largest diamonds in the history of Russia is undoubtedly an unprecedented event and an excellent end to the 2023 washing season. Experts still have to study in detail and assess the potential of the extracted diamond and its characteristics, but, without a doubt, this is a record holder for both our company and the diamond and jewelry industry of the country.
