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According to Wikipedia:
The Cullinan Diamond, was found in "Cullinan, a small town 30 km east of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, and "... was cut into three large parts by Asscher Brothers of Amsterdam, and eventually into nine large gem-quality stones and a number of smaller fragments."
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Can a diamond only cut a diamond?
Given the proper environment, a diamond can cut anything, including another diamond.
Can diamond cut tungsten?
Yes, a diamond-tipped tool will cut tungsten.
What is a Miner's cut diamond?
You may be thinking of a mine cut, a cut of diamond favoured in the early 1800s. You can read more about this cut and its place within the history of diamond cuts, below.
What cut of diamond is the cheapest?
A badly cut diamond will be less expensive than a well-cut diamond. Of the four Cs that are used to value diamonds, cut is below clarity and carat weight in the pricing structure.
How do you differentiate solitaire diamond and cut diamond?
A solitaire is a single stone set into a piece of jewelry. It is not shape specific and is usually used in engagement rings and earrings. The various solitaire shapes are round cut, princess cut, emerald cut, marquise cut, oval and heart. A cut diamond refers to the above points as well as all diamonds have to be cut in order to be used.
What's the biggest carate in a diamond?
The biggest carat in a cut diamond is 20 carats. The largest diamond ever found was 530 carats.
Where did the the biggest cut diamond in the world come from?
If you agree that the Cullinan I is the biggest cut diamond, it came from South Africa. All natural diamonds come from the earth, regardless of their raw size or their finished size.
What is the biggest mistake with a diamond?
what is the biggest misconception with a diamond? why?
Diameter of biggest diamond?
Your question assumes that the 'biggest' diamond is cut into a round cut, which may not be the case. Most large diamonds are graded according to the carat weight when describing 'biggest', 'largest' and so forth: the largest raw diamond of gemstone quality ever found weighing more than 3,000 carats. Larger diamonds weighing more than 100 carats are rarely cut into round brilliant cuts, so as to preserve the high carat weight of the diamond. You can review the list, below, to determine the characteristics of important diamonds.
Will water cut a diamond?
No. Only another diamond can cut a diamond.
Can tungsten blades cut diamond?
No. Only diamond can cut diamond.
What is a radiant cut diamond?
A radiant cut diamond is a diamond cut invented in 1977 by Henry Grossbard that infuses the rectangualar or square shape of an emerald cut diamond with the brilliance of a round diamond.
What is the biggest diamond ct?
If by ct you mean carats, the largest raw stone found to date weighed just over 3,000 carats. If by ct you mean cut, the biggest cut will be produced by the largest raw stone based on the plan developed by the diamond cutter that best displays the colour and clarity of the raw stone.
When was Diamond Cut created?
Diamond Cut was created in 1978.
Who made the worlds biggest diamond?
Mother Nature made the world's biggest diamond.
Can a diamond only cut a diamond?
Given the proper environment, a diamond can cut anything, including another diamond.
Can a simulate cut a diamond?
No. Diamond is the hardest mineral known. It can only be cut by another diamond.
