Known for its precious diamonds, the emerald is once again in the news due to its 26.11 carat priceless diamond. A middle-class businessman of the district has got a gem of gem quality, the value of which is being estimated in crores. At present the diamond has been deposited in the office. The diamond auction will take place on February 24.
This diamond has changed the fate of Sushil Shukla, a resident of Kishoreganj Mohalla in Panna district. He had been searching for diamond in the land of Panna for the last 20 years, for a long time he was working hard in the shallow diamond mines, whose search was completed on Monday. He has got a precious gem of 26.11 carats. On January 27, he got the lease of the shallow diamond mine of Krishna Kalyanpur released from the diamond office, where he along with his five companions were working to find diamonds in the mine.
Whoever saw the priceless diamond of 26.11 carats found on Monday, was left watching. Sushil Shukla and his companions burst into tears of joy after receiving the diamond. He immediately went to the diamond office and deposited the diamond. The businessman said that he would use the money received from the diamond on business and his family. It will also provide amenities. This will help in improving the financial condition of the family.
Diamond Officer Ravi Patel said that this is the fourth largest diamond among the big diamonds found in Panna district. Before this, the largest diamond of 44.33 carats was found in 1961. After that 42.29 carats were found in 2018 and 29.46 carats in 2019. After that it is the fourth largest diamond, which is 26.11 carats. The estimated value of this diamond is being told more than one crore.