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Arkansas State Parks recently shared news of a discovery at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County. James Ward, 41, unearthed the 2.09 carat brown diamond on December 30th.
Ward, who lives in Cypress, Texas, was visiting the park with his wife, Elizabeth. their two young sonsAdrian, 9, and Austin, 7.
Elizabeth Ward said visiting the park was her 7-year-old’s idea.
“One day we were watching TV and Austin came up to me and said, ‘Mom, Mom, is there a place in Texas or somewhere near there that we can do?'” What about my crystal?” her mother recalled.
James Ward of Cypress, Texas, discovered the diamond while visiting an Arkansas park with his wife and two young sons. (Arkansas State Park)
She quickly searches on Siri and finds this information: Crater of Diamonds State Park.
“I sent James the link and he said, ‘Oh, wait, it’s only about six hours away. You can go!'” Elizabeth Ward added.
“Let’s listen to the children’s dreams and what they want to do!”
The gem, named the Ward Diamond, was discovered on the second day of the family’s search.
The first day was long and cold, but 9-year-old Adrian encouraged his family to come back the next day after the gem was found.
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“I didn’t know what it was, but I knew it was different from anything I’d ever found,” the father said.
Waymon Cox, assistant park ranger, likened diamonds to corn kernels.
”[It has] Deep tan color and beautiful metallic luster [that’s] It’s a hallmark of all crater diamonds,” Cox said.
Park officials described the Ward Diamond as having a deep tan color and metallic luster. (Arkansas State Park)
He added that the crater diamond was formed in . Earth’s upper mantle and “brought to the surface by ancient volcanic pipes” millions of years ago.
“Most of them are chipped, broken or flawed by the enormous geological forces they have endured,” Cox said.
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“Given its current size, you can imagine how large Mr. Ward’s diamond was as a perfect crystal.”
It’s unclear what the future holds for the diamond, but Ward said he’s open to selling it or keeping it.
The diamond appeared on the second day after the family’s first attempt was halted due to cold weather. (Arkansas State Park)
“We need to see how much it’s worth first,” he said.
Ward also encouraged park visitors not to give up on the first day of excavation.
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“Ask your children about their dreams and what they want to do!” his wife added.
Arkansas State Parks told Fox News Digital that park personnel “are not trained to grade or identify diamonds or other rocks or minerals.”
“We’ll have to see how much it’s worth,” Ward said of the rare find. (Arkansas State Park)
“Our main training includes properly identifying and registering diamonds for guests who find them,” the official said.
“Anyone interested in grading or appraising a diamond can contact a certified gemologist who is specially trained to grade it properly. jewelry quality and estimate the value. ”
Ward’s discovery adds to the list of precious gemstones discovered by visitors at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
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