Australia's Largest Rough Pink Diamond Unearthed

Unearthed in Western Australia, the Argyle Pink Jubilee is a rare pink diamond (Image: Rio Tinto)

Australia's Largest Rough Pink Diamond Unearthed -- BBC

An Australian mining company says it has found a 12.76-carat pink diamond, the largest rough pink diamond found in the country.

The rare diamond was found at Rio Tinto's Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia's East Kimberly region.

Estimated to be worth millions, it has been named the Argyle Pink Jubilee, and is being cut and polished in Perth.

It will be sold later this year after being shown around the world, including in New York and Hong Kong.

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Update: 'Unprecedented' 12.76 carat pink diamond worth £7 million mined -- The Telegraph