Arkansas Man Mistakenly Picks up ‘Glass,’ Discovers It’s a Nearly 5-Carat Diamond at State Park”
In a surprising turn of events, an Arkansas man, Jerry Evans, unknowingly stumbled upon a valuable 4.87-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Initially mistaking it for glass, Evans pocketed the gem during a visit with his girlfriend.
Uncertain of its true nature, he later sent it to the Gemological Institute of America for identification. Weeks later, the institute confirmed it was a genuine diamond, leaving Evans thrilled with the unexpected find.
Shown is a close-up of the 4.87-carat diamond discovered in the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro last spring.From Arkansas State Parks
Crater of Diamonds State Park, known for diamonds from their original volcanic source, saw Evans’ discovery become the largest registered since Labor Day of 2020. The park averages one to two diamond finds daily, with 798 diamonds totaling over 125 carats registered in 2023.
This remarkable story adds a unique perspective to the thrill of unexpected discoveries, proving that treasures can be found in the most unexpected places. (Credit: CNN)
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