Please find attached and below a copy of the announcement by Gem Diamonds this morning.

Attached are photographs of the diamond that was recovered:
2 November 2010
Gem Diamonds Limited
Let�eng Recovers A Further Exceptional White Diamond of 185 carats
Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) (Gem Diamonds) and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho are pleased to announce that a remarkable 185 carat rough white diamond was recovered from the Let�eng mine in Lesotho at the end of October 2010.


This exceptional rough diamond is the second of two large, top quality white diamonds to be recovered from the Let�eng mine in the last two months following the 196 carat white diamond which was recovered from Let�eng on 24 August 2010.

Significantly, unlike Let�engs other noteworthy diamonds which were recovered from the Satellite pipe, this diamond was recovered from Let�engs larger Main pipe, demonstrating that the Main pipe is not to be underestimated for its ability to produce very large top quality diamonds.


Early examinations indicate that this rough diamond will yield top colour and top clarity polished diamonds and is thus expected to achieve a substantial price per carat.
Gem Diamonds CEO, Clifford Elphick commented: "Let�eng is one of the worlds truly extraordinary diamond mines and its reputation is well deserved given the frequency with which it produces remarkable diamonds, including the latest two exceptional diamonds of 196 and 185 carats, as well as three of the worlds twenty largest recorded diamonds since Gem Diamonds acquired the mine in 2006.

Management remains focused on its strategy to substantially expand production at Let�eng in order to maximise value and increase the returns from this world class asset."
For further information:
Gem Diamonds Limited
Clifford Elphick, Chief Executive Officer Glenn Turner, Chief Commercial Officer Tel: +44 (0) 203 043 0280
Richard Chetwode, Investor Relations Tel: +44 (0) 203 043 0280 Mob: +44 (0) 759 0064 883
Gem Diamond Technical Services Ltd
Sherryn Tedder, Media Tel: +27 (0) 11 560 9618 Mob: +27 (0) 83 943 4505
Pelham Bell Pottinger
James MacFarlane Tel: +44 (0) 207 861 3864 / +44 (0) 7841 672 831
James Henderson Tel: +44 (0) 207 861 3160 / +44 (0) 7774 444 163
Charles Vivian Tel: +44 (0) 207 861 3126 / +44 (0) 7977 297 903
About Gem Diamonds:
Gem Diamonds Limited (LSE: GEMD) is a global diamond company that has been pursuing a long term growth strategy through targeted acquisitions and the development of its existing assets.


The Companys portfolio comprises producing kimberlite and lamproite mines and development projects.

The Company also owns a diamond cutting technology company.

Operations and projects are situated in Angola, Australia, Botswana, and Lesotho.


With Let�engs production of the worlds most remarkable white diamonds and Ellendales production of rare fancy yellow diamonds, Gem Diamonds is focused towards higher value diamonds.

This segment of the market is expected to deliver attractive returns.


www.gemdiamonds.com
James Macfarlane Account Director Direct line: +44(0)20 7861 3864 Mobile: +44 (0)7841 672 831 Pelham Bell Pottinger 5th Floor, Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QD Tel: +44 (0)20 7861 3232 Fax: +44 (0)20 7861 3233 www.pelhambellpottinger.co.uk PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW OFFICE ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBERS AS OF MONDAY 24 MAY 2010 ....................................... A CarbonNeutral(r) company
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