Uncle Sam is the nickname for the largest diamond ever discovered in the United States. It was found in 1924 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, at the Prairie Creek pipe mine, which later became …

Discovered here in 1924, it was named the Uncle Sam diamond. Legend has it that the diamond was named after its finder, W.O. Basham, who went by the nickname, "Uncle Sam."

Jul 2, 2025 · Discover the history of the Uncle Sam Diamond—the largest rough diamond ever found in the U.S.—and explore other rare American diamonds.

The Uncle Sam Diamond from Arkansas, is a 12.42-carat, emerald-cut gem fashioned from the largest diamond ever found in the United States - a 40.23-carat crystal discovered at Crater of …

Experience the wonder of the Uncle Sam Diamond and uncover the incredible story behind this incredible gemstone! After 40 long years, the Uncle Sam Diamond is finally been revealed to …

Oct 20, 2025 · Discover the history of the Uncle Sam Diamond, a 40.23-carat gem found in Arkansas in 1924 — the largest faceted diamond ever discovered in the United States.

Some old-timers around Murfreesboro say it was named the “Uncle Sam Diamond” after an elderly field worker who saw it first. Alton R. Terrell, who used to accompany Lee Wagner to …

Mar 25, 2025 · The headliner of the group was the Uncle Sam Diamond, a 12.4-carat emerald-cut stone fashioned from the largest uncut American diamond ever discovered.

May 29, 2025 · The Uncle Sam diamond is the largest gem-quality diamond ever found in North America and was unearthed here in 1924. Wesley Basham, Uncle Sam to his family and …

The Uncle Sam Diamond was cut into an emerald shape twice over the years. First it was cut to 14.34 carats, and then later recut to 12.42 carats. It was graded as M-color, with a slight …