cullinan diamond

     

The Cullinan Diamon is the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found, at 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g). It was found by Frederick Wells, surface manager of the Premier Diamond Mining Company in Cullinan, Gauteng, South Africa, on January 25, 1905. The stone was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the diamond mine.

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  • The Star of Africa is one of 9 large stones & almost 100 smaller ones cut from this diamond found in 1905

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