{
  "id": 12216921,
  "title": "Arkansas man paid $15 to hunt gems, found 6.03-carat diamond worth up to $1m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/arkansas-man-paid-15-to-hunt-gems-found-6-03-carat-diamond-worth-up",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/an-arkansas-gem-hunter-found-a-6-03-carat-yellow-diamond-after-paying-15-to-search-a-state-park-he-says-it-could-be-worth-1-million-but-another-appraisal-puts-it-closer-to-250000/articleshow/134660969.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Jack Pearadin, a dedicated Navy reservist from Missouri, has transformed his passion into a treasure hunt since 2013 at Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park. Recently, his persistence paid off when he discovered a stunning 6.03-carat yellow diamond he estimates could be worth $1 million. Throughout his adventurous quest, Pearadin has unearthed over 300 gems, sharing the profits from his…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}