Micherre Fox made the 1,300-mile trek from the Big Apple to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamond State Park with one goal in mind: to find the perfect diamond for her dream engagement ring. She decided on this frugal tactic to score a stunning ring without her boyfriend having to break the bank. The 31-year-old researched locations around the world where she could go diamond hunting and was thrilled to discover that the best place to search for treasures was in Arkansas. However, weeks into her endeavor, she felt as though her luck was running out. She had spent three weeks searching high and low for a glimmering diamond to take home with her, but had struck out. On the morning of July 29 — her last day at the park — Fox spotted what she believed was a spiderweb covered in dew shining at her feet. She kicked it with her boot in an attempt to disperse the shiny fibers, but quickly realized she had come across something far more valuable. Fox bent down and reached for the tiny glistening object, which turned out to be a 2.30-carat white diamond. Tightly holding on to the gemstone, Fox rushed to the Diamond Discovery Center to get her prize examined and weighed by park staff. According to appraisers, the diamond is worth roughly $27,100 right now. Fox’s story highlights the fact that being in the right place at the right time pays off.
