The 2,488-carat robust diamond recovered from the Karowe mine in August—believed to be a very powerful ever current in Botswana—has been named “Motswedi.”
(The diamond initially was reported as being 2,492 carats nonetheless misplaced a small amount of weight in the midst of the cleaning course of, as is frequent with diamonds of this measurement.)
In Setswana, the native language in Botswana, motswedi means a gift of underground water that emerges to the ground, offering life and vitality, Lucara talked about.
The 1,094-carat robust diamond found at Karowe decrease than a month later is “Seriti,” which suggests aura or presence in Setswana and has deep cultural significance related to identification and legacy.
Lucara recovered this 1,094-carat robust diamond from its Karowe mine in September. After a nationwide contest, the mining agency settled on the title of “Seriti” for the stone. ({Photograph} courtesy of Lucara Diamond Corp.)
Lucara launched a nationwide rivals to name the two massive gems in November. The mining agency talked about it obtained larger than 39,000 entries over a two-week span.
A panel of judges reviewed the submitted names, judging the entries on their creativity and originality, cultural significance in Botswana, and relevance to the diamonds.
Professor Thapelo Joseph Otlogetswe, a professor of linguistics and lexicography and deputy dean on the Faculty of Botswana, was involved throughout the linguistics consider of the submissions.
Lucara Botswana hosted a gala the place it revealed the profitable names, with the Hon. Minister Bogolo Kenewendo of the nation’s Ministry of Minerals & Energy in attendance.
The one that submitted the profitable title for the 2,488-carat diamond will receive a prize of 100,000 Pula (about $7,400), whereas the one who received right here up with the profitable title for the 1,094-carat diamond will get 50,000 Pula (about $3,700).
Every winners will receive an distinctive tour of the Karowe mine.
“We’re extraordinarily proud to announce the naming of two extraordinary diamonds recovered from our Karowe Mine in Botswana,” Lucara President and CEO William Lamb talked about. “These diamonds normally should not merely geological phenomena; they seem to be a testament to the unimaginable potential of the Karowe Mine and Lucara’s revolutionary technique to diamond restoration.
“Each stone tells a story hundreds and hundreds of years throughout the making, and we’re humbled to be the custodians of these excellent gems as they put collectively to enter the worldwide market.”
Lucara talked about it is nonetheless considering sale decisions for the “Motswedi” and “Seriti” diamonds.