A 7-Year-Old's Birthday Surprise: Unearthing a 2.95 Carat Diamond

The diamond was found in the park's north search area.

By Kajal Gupta Image by Google.com

It is the second-largest diamond found by a park guest this year, with the largest being a 3.29-carat brown diamond discovered in March.

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Arkansas State Parks shared this astonishing discovery on Instagram.

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A 7-year-old girl, Aspen Brown, found a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond while celebrating her birthday at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.

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Aspen Brown's visit to the park turned her birthday into a remarkable adventure.

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The Crater of Diamonds State Park is unique as it's the only public diamond-producing site globally.

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Aspen's family played a pivotal role in supporting her diamond quest.

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The find adds to the park's history of remarkable diamond discoveries.

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Aspen's passion for gemology is evident in this extraordinary birthday adventure.

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This discovery will undoubtedly be a cherished memory for Aspen and her family.

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