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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:20:00 UTC.

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

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