Largest Rough Diamond in the World

Did you know what was found on January 26th 1905 in South Africa? The Cullinan Diamond.

The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. The rough weight of this gem is 3106.75 carat (603.35 g, 1.37 lb).

This huge diamond was cut into 9 major stones and 95 smaller ones.

Here are the 9 biggest parts of the Cullinan :

• Cullinan I : 530.2 carats, pear shape. Used in the Sceptre with the Cross
• Cullinan II : 317.4 carats, rectangular cushion shape. Used in the Imperial State Crown
• Cullinan III : 94.4 carats, pear shape. Was on the Crown of Queen Marry and now it’s being used in a brooch with cullinan IV
• Cullinan IV : 63.6 carats, square cushion shape. Was on the Crown of Queen Marry and now it’s being used in a brooch with cullinan III
• Cullinan V : 18.8 carats, heart shape. Used in Delhi Durbar Parure, brooch.
• Cullinan VI : 11.5 carats, marquise shape. Used in Delhi Durbar Parure , necklace.
• Cullinan VII : 8.8 carats, marquise shape. Used in Delhi Durbar Parure, brooch.
• Cullinan VIII : 6.8 carats, cushion shape. Used in Delhi Durbar Parure, brooch.
• Cullinan IX : 4.4 carats, pear shape. Used in a ring.

Mainly all these diamonds are part of the Sceptre with the Cross, the Imperial State Crown ,  and the Delhi Durbar Parure. Which are  all parts of The Personal Jewel Collection of Elizabeth II.

So without further ado here are the picture of the diamonds. Enjoy!