Largest pink diamond recovered by Perth mining company
A rare pink diamond found in Africa may be the largest of its kind uncovered in the last 300 years, according to a Western Australian mining company.
The stone, dubbed the "Lulo Rose", was found in Angola's Lulo Mine earlier this month.
It was recovered by ASX-listed diamond miner and explorer Lucapa Diamond Company.
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'Lulo Rose' is believed to be the largest pink diamond recovered in 300 years. Supplied
The rare gemstone has been described as a 'gift'. Supplied
Managing director Stephen Wetherall said it was an "exceptional" recovery.
"It is truly a gift," he said.
"We are once again made very proud by yet another historic recovery."
The diamond will be sold via international tender.
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