207.29-carat diamond found in Russia

This is the largest diamond found in Western Yakutia.

This is the largest diamond found in Western Yakutia.

Press photo
Enormous rock still waiting for a name.

The finding was reported by the press service of the ALROSA diamond mining company. This is the largest stone found to date in the history of the Zarnitsa diamond pipe in Western Yakutia. The diamond has not yet been named. 

Russia's five largest diamonds:

The 26th Congress of the CPSU (the Communist Party of the Soviet Union). 342.57 carats, 1980.Press photoThe 26th Congress of the CPSU (the Communist Party of the Soviet Union). 342.57 carats, 1980.
Alexander Pushkin. 320.65 carats, 1989.Press photoAlexander Pushkin. 320.65 carats, 1989.
Creator. 298.48 carats, 2004.Press photoCreator. 298.48 carats, 2004.
Free Russia. 241.88 carats, 1991. Workers in Yakutia presented it to the first Russian President, Boris Yeltsin.Yuri Somov / RIA NovostiFree Russia. 241.88 carats, 1991. Workers in Yakutia presented it to the first Russian President, Boris Yeltsin.
Star of Yakutia. 232.1 carats, 1974Press photoStar of Yakutia. 232.1 carats, 1974
 
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