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A Washington state man hoping to find the raw materials to make his own engagement ring recently unearthed a large diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park ....
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Man mining for engagement ring material finds 2.2 carat diamond during cross-country quest TODAY 1 hr ago Gina Vivinetto and Francesca Gariano A Washington man made the discovery of a lifetime when he found a two-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Since Christian Liden was in the eighth grade, he knew that he wanted to hunt for his own gemstones and do something different when it came to his future proposal. A self-proclaimed “rock hound,” Liden’s middle school plans came to fruition when it came time to propose to his now-fiancée. Liden, 26, has been collecting gold throughout the years panning throughout his home state of Washington during his hikes, saving up enough to form a band. He struggled to find a spot in the United States where he could hunt for diamonds and be able to keep the gems he retrieved until he was given one life-changing tip by a colleague. ....
Get our free mobile app According to Arkansas State Parks, 26-year-old Christian Liden set a goal for himself to create an engagement ring for his future wife made of stones he mined himself. After his Crater of Diamonds State Park find, his dream will come true. Liden told Crater of Diamonds park rangers that he and a friend traveled to the park on May 7. “We spent about an hour in the field that afternoon and returned early the next morning to mine all day,” Liden said. Liden didn t find his valued treasure on the first day of their trip. However, by day 3 and after long hours of mining, Liden says he knew the diamond when he spotted it. ....