Sierra Leone exported the largest diamond mined in that West African country over the past year - a 125-carat stone cost about $ 800,000, AFP reported.
A high-quality diamond was extracted by a prospector in the eastern region of the country - Kono (Kono) in November 2013, according to a report distributed by the State Minerals Agency.
It is reported that "this diamond can be called exceptional due to its size - diamonds weighing more than 100 carats, preserved shape, without scratches and inclusions, are extremely rare."
The miner, whose name is not disclosed, once came to work on his license area, and he was lucky to find a huge diamond that could turn his life around. " However, it is not reported whether this producer received the full market value of the diamond.