Lucara Sells 813 Carat Diamond for $63 Million

Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) has announced the 812.77 carat Type IIa diamond recovered in November 2015 from the Karowe mine in Botswana has sold for US$63,111,111 ($77,649) per carat.
As quoted in the press release:

As part of the sale, Lucara has partnered with Nemesis International DMCC, and retains a 10% interest in the net profit received from the sale of the resultant polished diamonds.
The 813 carat diamond has been named, “The Constellation”, in collaboration with our partner.

William Lamb, president and CEO said:

We are very pleased with the result from the sale of this magnificent 813 carat diamond as well as the opportunity to further participate in profits earned when the polished product is sold. The sale of the 813 carat diamond is the highest price ever achieved for a rough diamond, breaking all records. This achievement solidifies our reputation in the jewelry industry as one of the most important sources of diamonds of the very highest quality.

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