Lesotho Promise Diamond

The buyer, The South African Diamond Corporation (SAFDICO), expects to sell the diamond for more than 20 million dollars after cutting. In July 2007 the finished stones were unveiled. The largest gem cut from the crystal is a 75 carats (15 g) pear-shaped diamond, and the smallest is a 0.55 carats (110 mg) round brilliant. In all, twenty-six stones were fashioned from the rough gem, figuring as seven pear shapes, four emerald cuts, thirteen round brilliants and one heart shape. The finished gems total 224 carats (45 g).