Overview

• Dewy White of Paoli, Indiana, discovered a white, round 2.71-carat gem he named the “Hope Diamond.”
• He and his wife had searched over multiple days and returned to the Canary Hill area near the south wash pavilion before spotting the stone.
• White brought the find to the park’s identification table, where staff confirmed it as a diamond.
• Crater of Diamonds State Park reports 414 diamonds registered so far in 2025, with White’s ranking fourth by size this year.
• Preliminary pricing data from StoneAlgo suggests a wide range for a 2.71-carat round diamond, depending on color and clarity, and a formal assessment will determine value.