World's largest diamond discovered in South Africa
On this day in 1905, a diamond that weighed over a pound was found in the Premier Mine in South Africa. When it was presented to the mining office, however, it was dismissed as a worthless crystal and tossed out a window. It was recovered soon after and sold in 1907 to the king of Britain. The gem, which became known as the Cullinan diamond, eventually spawned 9 major stones and 96 minor stones.
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On this day in 1905, a diamond that weighed over a pound was found in the Premier Mine in South Africa. When it was presented to the mining office, however, it was dismissed as a worthless crystal and tossed out a window. It was recovered soon after and sold in 1907 to the king of Britain. The gem, which became known as the Cullinan diamond, eventually spawned 9 major stones and 96 minor stones.
Britannica
On this day in 1905, a diamond that weighed over a pound was found in the Premier Mine in South Africa. When it was presented to the mining office, however, it was dismissed as a worthless crystal and tossed out a window. It was recovered soon after and sold in 1907 to the king of Britain. The gem, which became known as the Cullinan diamond, eventually spawned 9 major stones and 96 minor stones.
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World's largest diamond discovered in South Africa
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