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The Guy Who Discovered the World’s Largest Diamond Nearly Freaked Out When He First Saw It

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9 years ago

June 22, 2016

INSTORE Staff

“At first I wanted to scream.”

Tiroyaone Mathaba somehow managed to keep his adrenaline in check after the 27-year-old sorter who works for Lucara Diamond Corp. discovered the world’s largest diamond, explains Rapaport, citing a report from The Daily Telegraph. The article says that he found the gem – which weighs 1,109 carats and was dubbed Lesedi La Rona – while examining sand and rock produced by large diamond recovery machines. “At first I wanted to scream,” Mathaba told the Telegraph. “Then I said in a low hoarse voice ‘God, it’s a diamond! It’s a diamond, it’s a big diamond!’”

Sotheby’s will auction the diamond in London on June 29.

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After 139 Years, A Family Legacy Finds Its Perfect Exit With Wilkerson.

When third-generation jeweler Sam Sipe and his wife Laura decided to close Indianapolis’ historic J.C. Sipe Jewelers, they turned to Wilkerson to handle their retirement sale. “The conditions were right,” Sam explains of their decision to close the 139-year-old business. Wilkerson managed the entire going-out-of-business sale process, from marketing strategy to sales floor operations. “Our goal was to convert our paid inventory into retirement funds,” notes Sam. “The results exceeded expectations.” The Sipes’ advice for jewelers considering retirement? “Contact Wilkerson,” Laura says. “They’ll help you transition into retirement with confidence and financial security.”