Miners at the Premier Mine near Pretoria unearthed the Cullinan, a staggering 3,

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Cullinan Diamond Found: 3,106 Carats, Largest Diamond Ever

Miners at the Premier Mine near Pretoria unearthed the Cullinan, a staggering 3,106.75-carat diamond that dwarfs every other gem ever discovered. This massive stone eventually supplied the British Crown with its most prized jewels, including the Great Star of Africa set in the Sovereign's Sceptre.

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January 26, 1905

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