French tourist finds 7.46-carat diamond at Arkansas state park and names it after his fiance

A 42-year-old French tourist found a 7.46-carat diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, United States. The man, named Julien Navas, named the stone after his fiancee, Carine.

Navas was visiting the United States to watch the launch of the first American lunar landing mission in decades. On the way, he decided to visit the state park, which is known for being the only place in the world where visitors can search for diamonds for free.

The man arrived at the park on January 11 and began digging in the dirt. After several hours of searching, he found the diamond among the rubble of rocks and dirt.

The diamond is a deep chocolate brown color and has a round shape. It is the eighth largest diamond ever found at the park since it became a state park in 1972.

Navas said he was "stunned" when he found the diamond. "The only thing I could think about was calling my fiancee to tell her what I had found," he said.

The man plans to split the diamond in two, to give one to his future wife and one to his daughter.

CONCLUSION

Navas's find is a reminder that dreams sometimes come true. The man, who is an amateur treasure hunter, was able to find a diamond of great value in an unexpected place.

Additional Information:

The Crater of Diamonds State Park is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. It is the only place in the world where visitors can search for diamonds for free. The park is open year-round, and visitors are allowed to keep any diamonds they find.

The park is home to a variety of diamond colors, including white, yellow, brown, and black. The largest diamond ever found at the park was a 40.23-carat white diamond named "Uncle Sam."

Navas's find is the largest diamond found at the park since 2020.