The Greatest Star of Africa Diamond (Cullinan Diamond)

The world's largest diamond - the Star of Africa genuine silver jewelry news - January 25, 1905 at twilight is one of the most historic moments.

FredRick, OK (prHWY.com) December 17, 2012 - The world's largest diamond - the Star of Africa genuine silver jewelry news - January 25, 1905 at twilight is one of the most historic moments. Puri Mill mine in South Africa (Premier) Welsh managers see mine on the ground infrequently reveal a semi-sparkling things, he used a knife to excavate it up to have a look, is a enormous, high-quality diamond crystals.

It weighs 3106ct, the size as a developed man's fist. It is pure and crystal clear, with a light blue shade, is the best rating of diamonds, which is the world's biggest diamond - "Cullinan" (Cullinan). It is a long 100mm, breadth 65mm, and thickness 50mm.

According to geologists wonder, "Cullinan" diamond crystal is only one-third of the unique wonderful crystal, there are two-thirds did not find. Gem industry specialist approximation, "Cullinan" worth up to $ 7.5 billion.

As the "Cullinan," too, while no one can afford. Later, local establishment Transvaal in South Africa with 15 million pounds, in the December 9, 1907, to cheer the King of England love Huasan Shi's birthday and available to the British royal family.

Early 1908, "Cullinan" was sent to the most reliable diamond was meditative the city - city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 9 diamonds amongst the biggest one is called "Cullinan I" also recognized as "Star of Africa", weighs 530.2ct, for the pear-shaped, thoughtful for a total of 74 exterior.

One of the most legendary diamonds is the Great Star of Africa, which was cut from the world's leading rough diamond, the Cullinan I, weighing 530.2 carats. The historic Cullinan diamond, found in South Africa in 1905, weighed an amazing 3,106.75 carats. It was cut into the Great Star of Africa (Cullinan I), the smaller Star of Africa (known as the Cullinan II, weighing 317.40 carats), and 103 other diamonds of nearly perfect precision. The primary diamonds are mounted in the British crown jewels.

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