After registering his diamond, Kinard took it home and spent a couple of weeks mentally processing his excitement. An Arkansas man visiting a state park uncovered a 9-carat diamond that he initially thought was glass, officials said. Kinard said, “I almost didn’t have them check my finds, because I didn’t think I had found anything. Kevin Kinard from Maumelle, Ark., first visited Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park on a school field trip in second grade. It's the second-largest diamond found at the... Posted by Crater of Diamonds State Park on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. “I honestly teared up when they told me. I thought that was so unique.”. “I only wet sifted for about 10 minutes before I started walking up and down the plowed rows. Kinard has visited the Crater of Diamonds fairly regularly over the past several years, despite having never found a diamond. ARKANSAS STATE PARKS 1 Capitol Mall - Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 The rock weighed 9.07 carats and is the second-largest found at the park since 1972, park officials said.

More than 75,000 diamonds have been unearthed at the park since the first ones were discovered in 1906. “I just thought it might’ve been glass.”. A few clouds provided occasional relief from the sun. My friend had hers checked, though, so I went ahead and had them check mine, too.”, An employee identified Kinard’s rocks and minerals but sat his rounded, dimpled find aside to carry into the office for closer examination.

Updated 4:56 AM ET, Sun September 27, 2020. — Susie Clark, who is from Evening Shade, Arkansas, in April 2015 found a 3.69-carat white, teardrop-shaped diamond in a plowed field in the park. Moments later, Kinard was called into an office and given the good news. Sign up for our news and weather alerts and download our apps to get Southwest Florida news first. He said, “It kind of looked interesting and shiny, so I put it in my bag and kept searching.

“This latest diamond find is a testament to maintaining the diamond search area with a focus on sustaining the resource at Crater of Diamonds State Park, as well as creating the opportunity to find a diamond and make lifetime memories for all of our guests,” Arkansas State Parks Director Grady Spann said. -- In June 2015, park visitor Bobbie Oskarson of Longmont, Colorado, -- Susie Clark, who is from Evening Shade, Arkansas, in April 2015 found a, -- Dean Filppula, an offshore steward from Shreveport, Louisiana, found, For $10 you get the chance to find a diamond (2019), Watch the 'Father of the Bride' cast reunite after 25 years, Keira Knightley forgets who she played in 'Star Wars', Fashion designer stages show with puppets, Rick Astley listens in on weatherman's hilarious blooper, See 'man cave' discovered under Grand Central Terminal, Reboots and revivals of classic TV shows on the way, This 'hero rat' saves lives by hunting landmines, Parents respond to critics over 6-month-old waterskiing baby, Duchess Meghan surprises 'America's Got Talent' singer, 'The Masked Singer' starts season with the Dragon's identity, Kerry Washington tricks fans with fake movie announcement, Dwayne Johnson rips down gate after getting trapped in driveway, Ellen DeGeneres starts 18th season with an apology, discovered an icicle-shaped 8.52 carat diamond, 3.69-carat white, teardrop-shaped diamond. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The 9.07 carat diamond found in Crater of Diamonds State Park. "I just thought it might've been glass.". After hours of searching, the friends stopped by the park's Diamond Discovery Center to have their stones examined.

When I met Mr. Kinard, it was immediately evident that he was shocked and speechless.”. Arkansas man finds 9.07-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park. As of this publication, 246 diamonds have been registered at Crater of Diamonds State Park in 2020, weighing a total of 59.25 carats. Kinard, from Maumelle, Arkansas, has been going to park since a second-grade field trip -- even though he had always come back empty handed.