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...