Overview
- James Ward of Cypress, Texas discovered the dark yellowish-brown, corn-kernel-sized stone on Dec. 30 near the West Drain at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
- The trip began after 7-year-old Austin asked about mining for crystals, prompting a Siri search that directed the family to Murfreesboro.
- Park officials described the shield-shaped gem as a broken crystal with metallic luster, consistent with stones transported by an ancient volcanic pipe.
- The family named the stone the Ward Diamond, and Ward said any decision to sell would depend on its value.
- Park records note it was one of five diamonds found on the surface in December, bringing the 2025 registered total to 540.