Springfield, MO, October 2, 2026 — A significant diamond find has been reported at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park, where a visitor from Missouri unearthed a large gem weighing 6.03 carats. The diamond hunter, identified as Jack Pearadin, made the discovery at the well-known park, which is a public diamond mine.

The Crater of Diamonds State Park is the world’s only diamond mine that is open to the public. Visitors can dig for diamonds and other gemstones in a 37.5-acre plowed field, which is the eroded surface of a volcanic pipe. The park offers a unique experience for gem enthusiasts, with many visitors successfully finding diamonds.

Pearadin has stated his belief that the 6.03-carat diamond could fetch a price as high as $1 million. However, initial assessments from gem appraisers, considering the typical value for a diamond of that size and quality, place its estimated worth closer to $250,000. The specific details regarding the diamond’s cut, clarity, and color, which significantly influence its market value, were not immediately provided.

The park operates on a first-come, first-served basis for admission, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own digging equipment. Any diamonds or other gemstones found by visitors are theirs to keep, regardless of their value. The park does not conduct appraisals, but it does offer identification services for finds. The exact date of Pearadin’s discovery was not specified in the report.


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