by JENNY MONROE

Internationally renowned diamond dealer, Fraser Brown, from New York joined Elizabeth to help celebrate her diamond success.

A DUNMURRY woman is the lucky owner of a one carat diamond after she won the gem as part of Diet Coke's Diamond promotion.

Elizabeth McCormick, 35, was one of ten fortunate winners from Northern Ireland who scooped a jewel from the sparkling diamond prize pot.

The shipping manager for Lisburn firm Kelman, was on her lunch break when she bought the winning bottle from the Centra store in Culcavy.

The mother of one explained: "I have only ever been to the store twice in my life. I went to get some sandwiches for lunch and bought a diet coke too.

"It wasn't until a few hours later that I pulled back the label which said I was a winner. I just thought this can't be true' but the next day I called to find out more and was told that I had won a diamond.

"A courier collected the paperwork and then me and the other winners were treated to a lovely reception in the Merchant Hotel."

Internationally renowned diamond dealer, Fraser Brown, from New York joined Elizabeth and the other Northern Ireland winners in Belfast to help celebrate their phenomenal success.

Originally from Co. Down, the diamond specialist hosted a private consultation with each winner to determine the best piece of jewellery to showcase their gem.

Elizabeth has decided to have her diamond made into a stylish ring. She said: "I can't wait to get my ring. I am ecstatic."

jenny.monroe@jpress.co.uk

Ulster Star
19/09/2008