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The Okavango Blue is a 20.46 carats blue diamond of exceptional clarity.[1]

The Okavango Blue originated from the Orapa diamond mine in Botswana. The original stone was found in May 2018 [2], weighing 41.11 carat, and was cut in an oval shape. [3]. The diamond is classified as a Type IIb "fancy blue" diamond, and was graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) g as "Very, Very Slightly Included," or VVS2. The stone was unveiled in April 2019, and is believed to be he largest ever blue diamond found in the country. [4]. The stone is anticipated to be sold in November 2019.

References

  1. ^ https://www.cnn.com/style/article/botswana-okavango-blue-diamond-scli-intl/index.html
  2. ^ https://okavangoblue.com/
  3. ^ https://okavangoblue.com/press/botswana-s-okavango-diamond-company-reveals-the-okavango-blue-an-exceptional-20-carat-blue-diamond
  4. ^ https://www.reuters.com/article/botswana-diamonds-idINKCN1RT1EY
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