Sotheby’s will auction the 1109 carat “Lesedi la Rona” Our Light” in the Tswana language spoken in Botswana.
The rough diamond is the second largest gem quality to be discovered, and the largest rough diamond in existence.
Lucara Diamond Corps Karowe mine in Botswana, recovered the diamond in November 2015.
It is estimated to achieve in excess of $70 million.