Friends Unearth Rare 6-Carat Yellow Diamond at Arkansas State Park

The diamond, named the Pearadin Schumacher American Dream Diamond, is the fourth-largest yellow diamond found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Two longtime visitors to Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park, Jack Pearadin and Michael Schumacher, made a historic discovery during a livestreamed gem search session on January 25th. While sifting through gravel, Pearadin noticed a golden glint and uncovered a rare 6.03-carat yellow diamond, which was later confirmed by park staff.

Why it matters

The Crater of Diamonds State Park is one of the only diamond-producing sites in the world where the public can search for and keep any diamonds they find. This discovery highlights the park's continued reputation as a destination for amateur prospectors and the potential for valuable finds, even in difficult winter conditions.

The details

Despite the challenging conditions following a winter storm that left over an inch of ice across the park, Pearadin continued sifting gravel while streaming on TikTok Live. After stepping away from a pile he had just screened, he noticed a golden glint and returned to investigate, uncovering the rare yellow diamond. The gem was later confirmed by park staff as a symmetrical, rounded 48-sided hexoctahedron crystal.

  • On January 25, 2026, Pearadin and Schumacher found the diamond while sifting gravel at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.
  • On February 6, 2026, park staff confirmed the diamond as a 6.03-carat yellow stone.

The players

Jack Pearadin

A 35-year-old visitor from Nashville, Arkansas, who was livestreaming the gem search session when he discovered the rare yellow diamond.

Michael Schumacher

A 43-year-old visitor from Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, who was searching for gems with Pearadin when they made the historic discovery.

Crater of Diamonds State Park

An Arkansas state park that is one of the only diamond-producing sites in the world where the public can search for and keep any diamonds they find.

Waymon Cox

The assistant superintendent of Crater of Diamonds State Park, who described the discovered diamond as a symmetrical, rounded 48-sided hexoctahedron crystal.

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What they’re saying

“The gem was later confirmed by park staff on Feb. 6 as a 6.03-carat yellow diamond. Assistant Superintendent Waymon Cox described the stone as symmetrical and rounded, appearing to be a rare 48-sided hexoctahedron crystal.”

— Waymon Cox, Assistant Superintendent, Crater of Diamonds State Park (ktlo.com)

What’s next

The pair named their find the Pearadin Schumacher American Dream Diamond, inspired by the song 'Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)' and the nation's 250th anniversary year.

The takeaway

This discovery highlights the continued appeal of the Crater of Diamonds State Park as a destination for amateur prospectors, even in challenging winter conditions, and the potential for valuable finds that can capture the public's imagination.