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		Two times lucky: 1,000-carat diamonds discoveredImage Gallery (4 Images)
					
						 
 
	
							Mined by Debswana, a joint venture between De Beers Group and the Botswanan government, this 1,098-carat stone is one of two massive stones unearthed in Botswana in recent weeks.  Image credit: Debswana
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Eira Thomas, Lucara
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							Lynette Armstrong, Debswana
						
 
					
						 
 
	
							A 1,174-carat diamond was recovered by Lucara at the Karowe site in June.
						
 
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