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 …
Cullinan diamond | Size, History, Worth, Crown Jewels, & Facts
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. Named for Sir …
Cullinan Diamond - World History Encyclopedia
2021年5月7日 · The Cullinan diamond was discovered on 26 January 1905 and is named after Thomas Cullinan, the chairman of the Premier Mine where it was found near Pretoria in the …
Was the Cullinan Diamond a Royal Gift or Stolen Gem?
2023年11月30日 · Named the Cullinan diamond after Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the Premier Mine, it was — and still remains — the largest gem diamond ever found. In its uncut state, it …
How the world’s largest diamond came to be part of the UK's …
2023年11月2日 · The largest diamond ever found was unearthed over a century ago, on 26 January 1905 at the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa. Named after the mine’s owner, …
huge rough diamond known as the Cullinan was found a century ago, when the British Empire was at the apex of its power. Its discovery, telegraphed around the world, also brought fame to …
The Cullinan Diamond: Value, History & Images | Worthy.com
2019年6月24日 · What is the Cullinan diamond? Here is all you need to know about the fascinating history of the Cullinan diamond, its size, value and much more!
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 …
World’s largest diamond found | January 25, 1905 - HISTORY
2009年11月24日 · At the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, the 1.33 pound, 3,106‑carat diamond "Cullinan" is discovered during a routine inspection by the mine’s superintendent. It …
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, …