[1] At the time it was found, Sewelô was the largest diamond in Botswana's history, surpassing the 1,111 carats (222 g, 7.83 oz.)
The Lesedi La Rona was the fourth-largest diamond ever found, and the third-largest of gem quality.
[3][4] Louis Vuitton will work with HB Antwerp to polish the diamond and cut it into smaller stones.
[5][6][7] The stone is covered with a thin layer of opaque black carbon and its surface is pitted.
[6][7][8] The HB Company has applied novel mapping methods using artificial intelligence in order to optimise the design and to maximize the chance of success in cutting the diamond.