New York Woman Finds 2.3 Carat Diamond in Arkansas Park
A woman from New York recently found a stunning 2.3 carat white diamond while searching for a special stone for her engagement ring. Michelle Fox, 31, who lives in Manhattan, had made a resolution a few years back to discover her own diamond. On July 8, she visited Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas and began her quest, according to a statement from Waymon Cox, a park aide.
“There’s something symbolic about money being able to solve a problem, but sometimes money runs out in marriage,” Fox expressed. “You need to be willing to demonstrate your ability to solve those problems with effort.” It’s intriguing how she captures that perspective, isn’t it?
Fox spent three weeks sifting through the 37.5-acre search area at the park. On her last day, July 29, she spotted a glimmer near her feet. Initially, she dismissed it as possibly being a spider web, but upon closer examination, she realized it was a diamond.
“I certainly didn’t know because I’ve never seen a real diamond in my hands, but it was the most ‘diamond-y diamond’ I’ve seen,” she said, adding a touch of humor to her excitement. It’s interesting how moments like this can feel surreal yet grounding.
Park staff confirmed the gem was indeed a diamond, and in that moment, Fox was overwhelmed with emotion—she shared that her knees were buckling from joy. What a profound reaction, right?
The diamond, which is comparable in size to human canine teeth, turned out to be the third largest found in the region this year. Fox decided to name her gem the “Fox Balloo Diamond,” creatively combining her and her partner’s names.
Since the site became a state park in 1972, visitors have uncovered over 35,000 diamonds. For those looking to join in, adults can participate in gem-hunting for a fee of $15 per day, as reported.
Interestingly, earlier this year, a group from Minnesota found a 3.81 carat brown diamond in a nearby state park. It’s remarkable how these discoveries continue to inspire hope and excitement.
