Cullinan Diamond - Wikipedia
The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, [2] weighing 3,106 carats (621.20 g), discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa, on 26 January 1905. It was named after Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the mine.
Cullinan diamond | Size, History, Worth, Crown Jewels ...
Cullinan diamond, world’s largest gem diamond, which weighed about 3,106 carats in rough form when found in 1905 at the Premier mine in Transvaal, modern-day South Africa.
Cullinan Diamond - World History Encyclopedia
May 7, 2021 · The Cullinan Diamond was discovered in Transvaal, South Africa in 1905 and presented as a birthday gift to Edward VII of England (r. 1901-1910) by the Transvaal Government. It weighed well over 3,000 carats, making it …
Was the Cullinan Diamond a Royal Gift or Stolen Gem?
Nov 30, 2023 · The Cullinan I, also known as the "Great Star of Africa," is the largest colorless cut diamond in the world. It weighs more than 530 carats and is mounted on the Sovereign's Scepter, part of the British royal family's priceless crown jewels.
The Cullinan Diamond Centennial: A History and Gemological ...
This article traces the history of this famous piece of rough and its source, South Africa’s Cullinan (formerly Premier) mine, which has yielded more significant diamonds than any other single locality.
The Cullinan Diamond - Royal Collection Trust
The magnificent Cullinan Diamond – the largest diamond ever found- is incorporated into the Crown Jewels. The stone was discovered near Pretoria in modern -day South Africa in 1905, and is named after the chairman of the mining company, Thomas Cullinan.
The Cullinan Diamond: A History | CT Diamond Museum
To witness the marvel in real-life come down to the Cape Town Diamond Museum and see a replica of the Cullinan rough diamond. The diamond museum is open seven days a week from 9am – 9pm. Learn the history, and the journey behind one of the world’s most famous diamonds, the Cullinan Diamond.
Our Heritage and History - Cullinan Diamonds
The Cullinan Diamond was the original “Peace Diamond”. Given as a gesture of goodwill by the Transvaal Government after the end of an acrimonious war between “Boer” and British, The Anglo Boer Wars, it laid the foundation for the Union of South Africa in 1910 of which parliament Sir Thomas Cullinan was a member.
Cullinan 1-9: World Famous Diamonds - Jeweller Magazine
Weighing in at a whopping 3,106 carats, the Cullinan is the largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered. Fact Sheet. The Cullinan I. Cullinan I. • Weight: 530.20 carats. • Dimensions: 58.9mm x 45.4mm x 27.7mm. • Colour: colourless. • Rough weight: 3,106 carats. • Origin: Premier Mine, South Africa. • Date found: 1905.
The complete set of nine stones produced from the Cullinan ...
RCIN 2800279. The magnificent Cullinan Diamond – the largest ever found – was discovered near Pretoria in South Africa on 26 January 1905. In its uncut state, it weighed 3,106 metric carats and boasted a size of 10.1 x 6.35 x 5.9 cm.