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The largest diamond ever found is the Cullinan Diamond, which weighed more than 3,000 carats. It filled a grown-man's palm. It has been cut down into several 'minor' diamonds, all in the possession of the British Crown Jewels and the Royal Family.

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What is the largest diamond in the world-?

The largest diamond in the world was over 3,000 carats. The diamond was made into 105 smaller ones.


What is the largest diamond ever found in the world?

THe largest diamond ever found was 3106.75 carats.


How many cts is the biggest diamond in the world?

The largest diamond in the world is the Cullinan diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905. The Cullinan diamond weighed 3,106 carats in its rough form and was later cut into several smaller diamonds, with the largest finished diamond known as the Great Star of Africa weighing 530.2 carats.


What is the name of the 99 carat diamond the worlds largest?

The largest known diamond is the Cullinan diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905. It weighed 3,106 carats in its rough form and produced several large diamonds, the largest of which is the Cullinan I, also known as the Great Star of Africa, which is 530.2 carats.


Who owns the largest diamond in the world?

The Golden Jubilee Diamond, 545.67 carats, is the largest faceted diamond in the world. It is owned by King Bhumidol Adulyadej of Thailand. It was presented to him for the celebration of his 50th coronation anniversary. (The 50th anniversary is traditionally called the "golden jubilee.") The largest raw diamond found to date was made a gift to the British Crown in the early 1900s -- and was cut into several major diamonds: The Cullinan. The raw diamond weighed more than 3,000 carats and fit into the palm of a grown man's hand.

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Where is the world's largest diamond mine?

The world's largest diamond mine is located in Botswana. It is of open pit construction and the area of it makes it the world's largest diamond mine.


What is the biggest diamond on record?

There are two records for that: Centenary Diamond - world's largest colorless, flawless diamond and The Golden Jubilee Diamond - World's largest faceted diamond. These two are among the largest polished (finished) diamonds. The Cullinan diamond is the largest rough gem-quality ever found, at 3,106.75 carats.


What is the largest diamond in the world-?

The largest diamond in the world was over 3,000 carats. The diamond was made into 105 smaller ones.


What is the largest diamond ever found in the world?

THe largest diamond ever found was 3106.75 carats.


Which is World largest diamond?

stuoid


The world's largest diamond producer?

Africa


Who is the largest diamond producer in the world?

Botswana


How many cts is the biggest diamond in the world?

The largest diamond in the world is the Cullinan diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905. The Cullinan diamond weighed 3,106 carats in its rough form and was later cut into several smaller diamonds, with the largest finished diamond known as the Great Star of Africa weighing 530.2 carats.


Was Elizabeth Taylor the owner of the largest diamond in the world?

No.


What is the world's largest diamond?

The world's largest gem-quality diamond found to date is the 3,106 carat Cullinan Diamond. It was discovered in Pretoria, South Africa, by superintendent Frederick Wells on 26 January 1905.


Who is the world's largest diamond supplier?

Wholesale and to the trade, the largest supplier is probably DeBeers.


What is the name of the 99 carat diamond the worlds largest?

The largest known diamond is the Cullinan diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905. It weighed 3,106 carats in its rough form and produced several large diamonds, the largest of which is the Cullinan I, also known as the Great Star of Africa, which is 530.2 carats.