Diamond in the rough: Woman finds 8.66-carat diamond during treasure hunt
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 8:43 PM on 29th April 2011
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At first she thought it was a piece of glass.
But on closer inspection, Beth Gilbertson, from Colorado, realised she had just unearthed an 8.66 carat diamond.
Ms Gilberston was doing her regular treasure hunt at the Crater of Diamonds State Park on Tuesday when she made the valuable discovery.
She started visiting the park after seeing it featured on the Travel Channel’s The Best Places to Find Cash and Treasures which includes a segment on the Crater of Diamonds.
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Have to put this on the list. Better than playing a slot machine?
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