A Pennsylvania woman experienced an unexpected stroke of luck when she discovered a 3.09-carat white diamond during her visit to an Arkansas state park.
Keshia Smith made the remarkable find at Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Murfreesboro, Pike County. This discovery was highlighted in a Facebook post by Arkansas State Parks on Monday, capturing the attention of many.
According to the post, the diamond find was a heartwarming surprise for Smith, who is currently navigating the difficult path of healing from the recent losses of her son and father. The post suggested that the discovery seemed destined, offering a glimmer of hope during her challenging time.
In tribute to her grandchildren and in recognition of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Smith named the gem the “Za’Novia Liberty Diamond.” Photographs shared on social media reveal that the diamond is flat, smooth, and colorless, closely resembling the size of a small bead.
“Moments like this underscore why Crater of Diamonds State Park holds such a unique place in people’s hearts,” the park’s social media post read.
Crater of Diamonds State Park is renowned as the sole location globally where visitors can unearth natural diamonds directly from their volcanic source. As detailed on the park’s website, treasure hunters can explore a 37-acre field in search of rocks, minerals, and gemstones, keeping any treasures they stumble upon.
Smith named the jewel “Za’Novia Liberty Diamond” in honor of her grandchildren and the significance of America’s 250th year, according to Arkansas State Parks’ Facebook post. Pictures show the diamond is flat, smooth and colorless. It appears to be the size of a bead.
“Moments like this remind us why Crater of Diamonds State Park is such a special place,” the Facebook post said.
Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only place in the world where people can look for natural diamonds in their original volcanic source. According to the park’s website, people can search a 37-acre plowed field for rocks, minerals, and gemstones, and anything found is theirs to keep.
“As of January 13, 2026 more than 37,377 diamonds have been found by park visitors since the Crater of Diamonds became an Arkansas state park in 1972,” the park’s website states.
The largest diamond ever unearthed in the United States, a 40.23-carat stone called the Uncle Sam, was found at the park in 1924.
