{"id":186101,"date":"2024-09-06T10:14:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T14:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/discover-white-diamond-from-12220-quilates\/"},"modified":"2024-09-06T11:54:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T15:54:17","slug":"discover-white-diamond-from-12220-quilates","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/discover-white-diamond-from-12220-quilates\/","title":{"rendered":"122.20 carat Type II white diamond recovered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gem Diamonds Limited announced the<\/strong> recovery of an extraordinary<\/a> 122.20 carat Type II white diamond<\/a> <\/strong>from the Let\u0161eng mine, located in Lesotho, Africa.\nThis is the eleventh diamond over 100 carats recovered so far this year, underscoring Let\u0161eng’s reputation as one of the most prolific and valuable mines in the field of mining of high-value diamonds.<\/a><\/strong> of high-value diamonds. <\/p>\n\n

The exceptional purity of type II white diamonds<\/h2>\n\n

Type II white diamonds <\/strong>are highly sought after in the gem industry. gem industry for their purity<\/a><\/strong> for their purity and quality.\nThey are distinguished by the almost total absence of nitrogen impurities, which gives them exceptional clarity and unparalleled brilliance. <\/p>\n\n

Lacking these elements, type II diamonds are known to be among the most transparent and have a pure white color,<\/strong> making them especially valuable in the luxury market .<\/strong> \nIn addition, their formation occurs deeper in the earth than other types of diamonds, making them true geological rarities. <\/p>\n\n

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White diamond.\nSource: Let\u0161eng Diamonds <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Historical findings at the Let\u0161eng mine.<\/h2>\n\n

The Let\u0161eng mine, located at an altitude of over 3,200 meters in the Maloti Mountains, is famous for producing some of the largest and highest quality diamonds in the world.<\/strong> Among its most notable historic finds are the 910-carat Lesotho Legend, one of the largest diamonds ever discovered, and the 603-carat Lesotho Promise.\nThis new 122.20 carat diamond<\/a><\/strong> adds to an important list of discoveries<\/a><\/strong>further consolidating the mine’s and Gem’s reputation as an industry leader. <\/p>\n\n

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Five of Let\u0161eng’s best diamonds.\nSource: Let\u0161eng Diamonds <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Gem Diamonds, which owns 70% of Let\u0161eng, has directed its efforts towards the production of high-value diamonds, with a focus on mining large, high-quality gemstones.\nSince acquiring the mine in 2006, the company has increased its production and continues to attract the attention of investors and collectors worldwide. <\/p>\n\n

The combination of purity, size and historic diamond production at Let\u0161eng means that this mine continues to be an invaluable source of exceptional stones that define the highest standards in the industry.<\/p>\n\n

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Photo: Gem Diamonds | Let\u0161eng Diamonds<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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