Man Finds 5.47 Carat Diamond At Park

jeffrey · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 01:18 AM

A Wisconsin man visiting a state park took home the ultimate souvenir: a 5.47-carat canary diamond.

Bob Wehle of Ripon, Wis., found the diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro Oct. 14. The park is the world's only publicly operated diamond site where visitors are allowed to search and keep any gems they find.

Wehle's 5.47-carat diamond is bright yellow and has no visible flaws, said Tom Stolarz, park superintendent. It is the second-largest gem unearthed this year at the park... Entire Article

tinapbeana · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 05:18 AM

and this, my friends, is why i go gemstone hunting!

sweeps · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 08:29 AM

Then Tina, you should check out this thread.

nancy58 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 07:02 PM

his books sound like "Harry Potter" but for the treasure seeking adults!! Sounds like a LOT of fun!!! Might just try this one!

crazyBMB · #5 (**permalink**) 11-06-2006, 06:10 PM

Wow! This is awsome. What a find

Broken Arrow · #6 (**permalink**) 11-06-2006, 07:28 PM

And that's the second largest diamond found there?