Saturday, October 17, 2009

Amazing Diamond Discoveries

Over the years, there have been many amazing diamond discoveries. Some of the most famous finds include:
  • The Cullinan - Found in South Africa in 1905, it was the world's largest gem-quality diamond, weighing 3,106 carats uncut. It holds this record even today.
  • The Tiffany - Discovered in the Kimberley Mine around 1877, this 287.42-carat diamond was turned into a 128.54-carat yellow cushion cut with 90 facets. It is the icon for Tiffany and Co.
  • The Golden Jubilee - Unearthed at the Cullinan mine in South Africa in1986, this 755.50-carat fancy yellow-brown diamond is now the largest cut diamond in the world, weighing 545.67 carats.
  • The Jonker Diamond - At the time of its discovery in 1934, this 726-carat diamond was the fourth largest gem-quality diamond ever found. In 1977, it was sold for a reported $2,259,400.
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