Diamantul Motswedi de 2.488 de carate din Botswana, al doilea cel mai mare din lume, și-a găsit cumpărător după doi ani

The rough diamond Motswedi from Botswana, weighing 2,488 carats, has finally been sold after nearly two years. Canadian company Lucara Diamond announced the sale in its Q2 2026 financial report, which included total revenues of $41 million. The diamond remained unsold until 2026, with previous reports indicating it was still owned by Lucara. The buyer's identity and the sale price remain undisclosed. The sale concludes a lengthy search, as the diamond's size and rarity complicated its valuation and sale. Motswedi is the second-largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered, classified by the Gemological Institute of America. The sale reflects the ongoing challenges in the diamond industry, particularly with declining demand for natural diamonds and competition from lab-grown stones, yet exceptional natural diamonds continue to attract collectors.