A man who spent over 13 years hunting for diamonds gets an unexpected surprise after uncovering a rare 6.03-carat yellow gemstone during a TikTok livestream

It may take years of patience, perseverance and a bit of luck to find a precious gemstone. Jack Pearadin, a Navy reservist made an incredible discovery after more than a decade of searching in an Arkansas state park. Pearadin found a 6.03-carat yellow diamond while livestreaming his search on TikTok.

The find was made at Crater of Diamonds State Park, where visitors can hunt for natural diamonds and keep any stones they find. Pearadin's find has attracted attention because of its size, unique shape and potentially significant value.

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A discovery more than a decade in the making

As per the Associated Press (AP), Pearadin had been visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park since 2013. In those years, he discovered over 300 diamonds, but his recent find proved to be his most significant.

Pearadin, 35, from Nashville, Arkansas, was searching along with his longtime friend Michael Schumacher, 43, from Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, when the discovery took place on January 25, 2026.

The pair livestreamed their search on TikTok, with Pearadin digging through gravel. When he found the yellow stone he quickly recognized the diamond-like shine, though he did not realize how large it mainly was.He tried to dig it out with a spoon, but the stone was too deep to be easily reached.

The excitement of finding the gem was captured on the live stream, allowing audiences to feel the moment of discovery.

Even with all the attention that accompanied the find, Pearadin said his desire to visit the park was never just to find something of value.

What’s unique about the 6.03-carat yellow diamond?

The diamond stands out not only because of its size but also because of its colour and crystal structure. Park authorities stated it as a 48-sided hexoctahedron, a relatively uncommon form compared with the 12- and 24-faced diamonds more generally found at the site.

The gemstone has a bright canary-yellow appearance and is around the size of a gumdrop. As per park officials, it ranks as the fourth-largest yellow diamond and the 22nd-largest diamond of any colour registered at the park since it became an Arkansas state park in 1972.

It was also recorded as the 27th diamond registered at the park in 2026.

How much could the diamond be worth?

The gemstone has drawn attention for its potential value, but estimates vary widely.

The Associated Press reported that collectors had been told the diamond could go for as much as $1 million.However, that figure has not been confirmed as a valuation.

Their experience is an example of how repeated visits to a familiar place can sometimes produce something remarkable.Pearadin’s discovery of the 6.03-carat yellow rock has brought renewed attention to Arkansas’ unusual public diamond-hunting destination after years of searching and finding hundreds of diamonds.