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Cullinan Diamond
The Cullinan Diamond was discovered in Transvaal, South Africa in 1905 and presented as a birthday gift to Edward VII of England (r. 1901-1910) by the Transvaal Government. It weighed well over 3,000 carats, making it the largest...
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Diamond Miners, Kimberley, 1896
A group of miners in the De Beers diamond mines in Kimberley, Southern Africa, photograph by J.E.M., 1896.
Wellcome Collection.
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Affair of the Diamond Necklace
The affair of the diamond necklace (1784-86) was a scandal that centered around Queen Marie Antoinette of France (l. 1755-1793). Although the queen was innocent of any involvement in a plot to steal a luxurious diamond...
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Diamond Necklace Originally Commissioned by Louis XV
Recreation of the diamond necklace at the center of the affair of the diamond necklace (1784-86). Château de Breteuil, France.
Photo taken by Jebulon, 18 July 2010.
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Koh-i-Noor
The Koh-i-Noor diamond (also Koh-i-Nur or Kūh-e Nūr) is one of the largest and most famous cut diamonds in the world. It was most likely found in southern India between 1100 and 1300. The name of the stone is Persian meaning ‘Mountain...
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Rough Cullinan Diamond
A 1908 photograph of the rough Cullinan diamond which was discovered in Transvaal, South Africa in 1905. The diamond weighed 3,106 carats. Nine large stones and 96 smaller ones were cut from the diamond. Cullinan I is now...
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British Crown Jewels
The Crown Jewels of the monarchy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are today kept in the Tower of London and date mostly to the 17th century, with a few later sparkling additions such as the Koh-i-Noor...
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British Sovereign's Sceptre with Cullinan I Diamond
The Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross of the British Crown Jewels. The sceptre was made in 1661 CE and the large stone is the Cullinan I diamond, added in 1911 CE. The diamond weighs 530 carats and is...
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Cullinan I Diamond
The Cullinan I diamond, added to the Sovereign Sceptre of the British Crown Jewels in 1911. The diamond weighs 530 carats and is also known as the Star of Africa. The British Crown Jewels are kept in the Tower of London. (Detail...
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Chinese Diamond Sutra
The Buddhist text known as the Diamond Sutra is believed to be the oldest surviving printed book in the world, dated to 868 CE and written in Chinese. This work is one of the most important works of the Buddhist tradition.
