Teen finds 2.93-carat diamond along path

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	Teen finds 2.93-carat diamond along path

dorine

6-7-2007 9:40 AM

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6-7-2007 11:35 AM

The REAL Napster

One of the things I want to do before I die is go to that park and dig around, just to say I did it. ; )

6-7-2007 11:49 AM

DeeDeeNP

I went there a few years ago. It was great fun looking for diamonds although I didn't find any.

6-7-2007 11:56 AM

Hawkeye_84

I think I'll take my children and make THEM dig for diamonds while I drink a coke.

9-27-2008 8:10 PM

minority-builders-sc

Cool find, imperfections and all!

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