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Arkansas man paid $15 to hunt gems, found 6.03-carat diamond worth up to $1m

Jack Pearadin, a dedicated Navy reservist from Missouri, has transformed his passion into a treasure hunt since 2013 at Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park. Recently, his persistence paid off when he discovered a stunning 6.03-carat yellow diamond he estimates could be worth $1 million. Throughout his adventurous quest, Pearadin has unearthed over 300 gems, sharing the profits from his latest find, aptly named the 'American Dream,' with a friend.

6 Oct 2026 12:50 am