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From its Wikipedia page:
"The Cullinan diamond is the largest non-carbonado and largest gem-quality diamond ever found, at 3,106.75 carat (621.35 g, 1.37 lb) rough weight. About 10.5 cm (4.1 inches) long in its largest dimension, it was found on 26 January 1905, in the Premier No. 2 mine, near Pretoria, South Africa."
You can find photos of the raw gemstone described, and photos of the nine raw gemstones that resulted from its division. As well you can find photos of the nine major and 96 minor cut and polished gemstones by way of a simple internet search using the terms 'Cullinan diamond'.
Notably, the largest raw stone -- Cullinan I, the Star of Africa, was cut and polished into the 530.2-carat, pear cut diamond, for inclusion in the Scepter with the Cross as part of the British Crown Jewels.
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Who made the cullinan diamond?
Mother Nature made the Cullinan diamond, which was discovered by a human in 1905.
When did Thomas Cullinan - diamond magnate - die?
Thomas Cullinan - diamond magnate - died in 1936.
When was Thomas Cullinan - diamond magnate - born?
Thomas Cullinan - diamond magnate - was born in 1862.
Where was the largest Cullinan diamond mined?
The Cullinan was mined in South Africa, in 1905.
How is the cullinan diamond famous?
The Cullinan at more than 3,000 carats, remains the largest raw diamond ever found.
How many carats is the Cullinan diamond?
From Wikipedia: "The Cullinan diamond is the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found, at 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g)."
When was the biggest diamond found?
According to Wikipedia: "The Cullinan diamond was found by Frederick Wells, surface manager of the Premier Diamond Mining Company in Cullinan, on January 26, 1905."
How much does the heaviest diamond in the world weigh?
The heaviest diamond in the world is the Cullinan diamond, which weighed 3,106 carats (around 1.37 pounds) in its rough form before being cut into multiple diamonds. The largest cut diamond from the Cullinan diamond, the Cullinan I or Great Star of Africa, weighs 530.2 carats.
When was The Cullinan diamond found and where?
The Cullinan diamond was found in Africa in 1905. It was cut into several individual stones, the largest of which were named by appending Roman Numerals after Cullinan. You can read more about these diamonds, below.
What is the value of cullinan 1 cullinan II and cullinan 92 carats historical set?
Wikipedia estimates the value of the Cullinan 1 diamond at about $400 million. So combined the Cullinan 1 and Cullinan 2 are probably worth over $600 million.
By what other name is the cullinan diamond known?
First diamond, Cullinan I was called The First star of Africa/ Great star of Africa. You can review the link, below, and learn more about all the finished diamonds cut from the Cullinan.
What happened to the famous cullinan diamond after it was found?
The Cullinan was gifted to King Edward VII on his birthday by the Transvaal government which purchased it from the Premier Diamond Mining company in Cullinan, South Africa. You can read more about its continued history, below.
