An estimate will need to be carried out by a jeweler in person. As of this publication, 246 diamonds have been registered at Crater of Diamonds State Park in 2020, weighing a total of 59.25 carats. Are Online Slots a Gateway to Learning More About Ancient Times? The “Amarillo Starlight,” with its polished weight of 7.54 was estimated to worth at least $150,000. He didn’t know that it was diamond until it was confirmed by the park officials. I thought that was so unique!”, Finders of large Crater diamonds often name their gems. Meanwhile, Kinard’s diamond is 9.07 carats. My friend had hers checked, though, so I went ahead and had them check mine, too.”, An employee identified Kinard’s rocks and minerals but sat his rounded, dimpled find aside to carry into the office for closer examination. An average of one to two diamonds are found by park visitors each day. ©2020 FOX Television Stations, Kevin Kinard, a 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, Arkansas, found the second-largest diamond ever found in the park’s 48 year history, A diamond found at a state park in Arkansas, Amazon announces Ring’s new drone security camera, which flies around inside your home, ‘NeXt’ on FOX: The terrifying reality of a rogue AI program mirrors real-world consequences, Lost wallet turned into Polk County deputies turned out to be owned by man with warrant, SpaceX to launch 13th batch of Starlink satellites on Monday, Voting in Florida 2020: Tampa Bay area election guide, VIDEO: 3-legged bear takes Diet Coke from Central Florida garage, Mask orders still in place, despite confusion over governor's Phase 3 order, St. Pete protests become heated following Breonna Taylor grand jury decision, videos show, Renter with assault rifle shoots, kills brothers breaking into Waukegan home, 'Mobs harassing innocent people': DeSantis condemns intense confrontations by St. Pete protesters, Tampa Bay transit officials presented new proposal for Hyperloop bullet train system, Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening. It has a rounded, dewdrop shape and a metallic shine typical of all Crater diamonds.”, Edmonds continued, “Conditions in the diamond search area were perfect for Mr. Kinard to find his diamond. The only larger diamond found during that time is the 16.37-carat white Amarillo Starlight, discovered in August 1975. Quick Facts about Crater of Diamonds State Park. “I honestly teared up when they told me. I just thought it might’ve been glass.”. “This latest diamond find is a testament to maintaining the diamond search area with a focus on sustaining the resource at Crater of Diamonds State Park, as well as creating the opportunity to find a diamond and make lifetime memories for all of our guests,” Arkansas State Parks Director Grady Spann said. The carat weighed 9.07 carats, the second-largest found at the park since it became an Arkansas state park in 1972. An employee identified Kinard’s rocks, and after a few minutes, park managers revealed that he had discovered a diamond weighing more than nine carats. RELATED: ‘NeXt’ on FOX: The terrifying reality of a rogue AI program mirrors real-world consequences, When asked what advice he would give other visitors attending the park, Kinard said, “Have the park staff check everything, because you never know. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. While searching in the southeast portion of the diamond search area, Kinard picked up a marble-sized crystal. LOS ANGELES - Kevin Kinard visited Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas regularly, despite having never found a diamond, but a recent trip turned into his lucky day. According to The Diamond Registry, the average wholesale price of a nine-carat diamond ranges between $123,000 and $1.8 million. The 9.02 carat diamond is the second-largest diamond ever found in the park's history! After a few minutes, park managers brought Kinard into the office and revealed that he had discovered a diamond weighing more than nine carats. Found in 1990 by Murfreesboro resident Shirley Strawn, this 3.03-carat white gem was cut into a round brilliant shape weighing 1.09 carats. I was in complete shock!”, “Congratulations to Mr. Kinard on finding this impressive diamond — the second largest found at the park since 1972,” said Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The only larger diamond was a 16.37-carat white Amarillo Starlight discovered in August 1975. “I honestly teared up when they told me. Kinard said when he found the diamond, he only thought that it looked shiny and interesting. Anything that looked like a crystal, I picked it up and put it in my bag.”, While searching in the southeast portion of the diamond search area, Kinard picked up a marble-sized crystal that had a rounded, dimpled shape. The previous record for the second-largest diamond found at the park belongs to the 8.81-carat white Star of Shreveport, discovered in 1981 by Carroll Blankenship, of Shreveport, Louisiana. The plowed soil of the park’s 37.5-acre diamond search area was fairly dry on Labor Day Monday, with temperatures in the low 90s. “A find like this is always thrilling for the park guest, as well as the park staff, who get to help identify the gem and share in the excitement.”. A man from Arkansas, USA has found a 9-carat diamond, one of the biggest diamonds ever. - The diamond was discovered back in August 1975. RELATED: Amazon announces Ring’s new drone security camera, which flies around inside your home.

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