Gem Diamonds, a London-listed company, has announced the discovery of a remarkable 169.15 carat Type II white diamond from its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
This significant find marks the fourth diamond weighing over 100 carats that Gem has recovered so far this year.
Prior notable discoveries include a 113 carat white Type II diamond, a 295 carat white Type II diamond, and a 139 carat Boart diamond.
The Letšeng mine has gained renown for its consistent production of large, high-quality white diamonds, positioning it as the world’s leading kimberlite diamond mine in terms of average dollar per carat.
