603 Carat White Diamond, `Lesotho Promise`, Up for Sale
10/5/2006
A 603 carat white diamond, the largest find this century, was recovered at the Letseng diamond mine in Lesotho. This is the 15th largest diamond ever mined. The diamond has been given the highest color grading of `D`. Prior to this find, the `Lesotho Brown` at 601 carats had been the largest stone found at Letseng diamond mine. Says Lesotho`s Minister of Natural Resources, Dr. Khaketla, "We are proud that a Lesotho diamond has made history for a second time. The `Lesotho Promise` heralds an auspicious start to our partnership with Gem Diamonds at Letseng. Furthermore it comes at a time when the Kingdom of Lesotho is celebrating 40 years of independance." Clifford Elphick, CEO of Gem Diamonds went on to say, "This exceptional find reinforces the excellent potential of Letseng. Gem Diamonds, has always been confident about the potential of Letseng and we are delighted to commence our partnership with the Government of Lesotho by recovering a stone of this size and historic significance. We hope that this will be a symbol of Letseng`s continuion success." The `Lesotho Promise` is up for sale through private tender. The winning bid is expected to be announced on October 9 at the HRD in Antwerp.
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A 603 carat white diamond, the largest find this century, was recovered at the Letseng diamond mine in Lesotho. This is the 15th largest diamond ever mined. The diamond has been given the highest color grading of `D`. Prior to this find, the `Lesotho Brown` at 601 carats had been the largest stone found at Letseng diamond mine.
