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Cullinan produced stones of various cuts and sizes, the largest of which is named Cullinan I, and named the Great Star of Africa by Edward VII, and at 530.4 carats (106.08 g) it is the largest clear cut diamond in the world. The stone is mounted in the head of the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross.
Cullinan (surname), a surname; Rolls-Royce Cullinan, an ultra-luxury SUV produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Cullinan, Gauteng, a small town in South Africa; Cullinan Diamond, the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found; Cullinan Finance, an SIV (structured investment vehicle) run by HSBC; The Cullinan, a residential estate in Hong Kong
In light of the news that Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary's Cullinan-studded crown for her coronation, T&C takes another look at these nine magnificent gems cut from the largest diamond ever found.
Sir Thomas Cullinan (12 February 1862 – 23 August 1936) was a South African diamond magnate. He is renowned for giving his name to the Cullinan Diamond , the largest diamond ever discovered, and as owner of the Premier Mine , now renamed the Cullinan Mine, from which the famous gem was extracted on 26 January 1905.
The second largest stone obtained from Cullinan diamond. Cullinan II or Second Star of Africa, with a weight of 317.4 carats, is also one of the largest cut diamonds in the world. As Cullinan I, it is also in the British Crown Jewels located in the Imperial State Crown. —
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge front Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge rear. The Black Cullinan is a special edition of the Cullinan which is performance based. Its exterior features are painted black (including the Spirit of Ecstasy) and its Interior consists of carbon fibre applications. The leather used in the interior is black and borders ...
Almost 100 years after the Original Asscher Cut was first conceived, Joseph Asscher's great-grand nephews, Edward and Joop Asscher, revised the design, adding sixteen additional facets to make it reminiscent of the Cullinan II diamond of the Imperial Crown. The result is a 74-facet step-cut square diamond.