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Unearthed in South Africa in 1893, the diamond held the record for the largest diamond in the world for 12 years, when the Cullinan dethroned it. The rock was cleaved into a whopping 21 gems, the...
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.
On June 1, 2021, Botswana-based mining company Debswana discovered one of the world’s largest diamonds, weighing 1,098 carats (219.6 grams). It is now the third-largest diamond and is still unnamed.
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.
At 3,106.75 carats, the Cullinan Diamond was the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. The largest faceted diamond is the Golden Jubilee, a brown cushion-cut diamond weighing 545.67 carats.
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, Thomas Cullinan, the rough diamond weighed 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g; 1.37 lb) and measured 10.5 cm (4.1 in) at its longest point.
The largest piece, called "Cullinan I" or "Star of Africa I," is 530 carats and is mounted in the British Sovereign’s Royal Scepter, on display in the Tower of London.
The largest cut diamond is The Golden Jubilee Diamond. As a rough diamond discovered in 1985 in South Africa, it weighed 755.5 carats, then 545.67 carats after being cut and fashioned into a polished, cushion-shaped diamond. It’s the single largest diamond in the world right now.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top 10 biggest diamonds in the world, exploring their origins, remarkable features, and the intriguing tales behind their discovery and ownership. So, let’s dive into the glittering world of these priceless stones and discover their timeless allure.
At 545.67 carats (109.13 g), The Golden Jubilee Diamond is currently the largest faceted diamond in the world.