09.22.2008 | Posted by Addie Kidd

Huge record-breaking diamond found!

Huge 478 carat diamond alongside a 100 dollar bill.A massive diamond was found in Africa earlier this month.

At 478 carats, it's not the largest diamond ever (it's only the 20th). But the remarkable thing is that it's the highest color grade available (D) and it's practically flawless. When cut, it could yield the largest, highest-quality diamond ever.

Check out the story on CNN.com.

And don't forget to click on the video tab to see a quick video of this behemoth of a stone.  

If you're curious, 478 carats is nearly 3.4 ounces, or 1/5 of a pound. Wow, that's a big rock! 

~Addie~ 

 

Photo courtesy of CNN.com. 

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About Addie Kidd

I'm an associate editor here at Art Jewelry. I live, with my cat Begby and two dueling bettas, in an adorable duplex in Wauwatosa, WI. I enjoy playing with metal and cutting unusual stones in my home studio (usually with Begby underfoot). And I love discovering new artists and jewelry techniques - feel free to send me any interesting links you encounter! [If you'd like to see my mini-bio, look under "Magazines," and then "Our Staff."]

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