Aucklander Dominika Teh was thrilled to discover what she thought was a cubic zirconia was actually the missing diamond.

The winner of the $13,000 one-carat diamond, who went undeclared during this year’s Man O’ War rescue helicopter charity lunch, has been found.

Last week, one of the day’s most anticipated moments, where a guest discovers a real diamond from 250 glasses topped up with champagne and cubic zirconia, saw no one claim the prize.

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