Pennsylvania Woman Finds 3.09-Carat Diamond at Arkansas State Park
A Pennsylvania mother discovered a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, one of the largest finds reported at the site recently.
First reported
By KMTB / KNAS on May 18, 2026 at 10:17 AM EDT
Last update
May 19, 2026 at 6:26 AM EDT
3 sources write about this
In brief
Facts about this story
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The diamond weighed 3.09 carats and was white in color.
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The finder was a mother traveling from Pennsylvania.
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The discovery was made at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
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Park officials confirmed and logged the find.
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The visit was described as personally significant due to difficult circumstances the finder was experiencing.
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How outlets are covering it
15 hr ago
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at Arkansas state park
“CBS News reports the find straightforwardly, focusing on the diamond's size and the visitor's home state.”
Read original source21 hr ago
Mother finds 3.09-Carat Diamond at Arkansas State Park, discovering hope in a moment of heartbreak
“Southwest Arkansas Radio emphasizes the emotional backdrop of the visit, framing the discovery as a moment of personal significance amid hardship.”
Read original source15 hr ago
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at state park in Arkansas - CBS News
“Google News – Arkansas – Climate summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Mother finds 3.09-Carat Diamond at Arkansas State Park, discovering hope in a moment of heartbreak
May 18, 10:17 AM
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at state park in Arkansas - CBS News
May 18, 4:03 PM
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