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The biggest diamonds are found in the earth, in diamond mines or as alluvial stones deposited by water in rivers and as rivers empty into the ocean.

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What is the biggest alluvial diamond ever found?

Diamonds have been part of human history for about 6,000 years, before humans began keeping written records of alluvial diamonds. Identifying the biggest alluvial diamond ever found, then, is not possible. Probably, the first diamond found and admired was an alluvial diamond. You can read more, below.


Where are the highest quality diamonds found?

Some of the highest quality diamonds are found in mines located in countries like Russia, Botswana, Canada, and some regions of Australia. These areas are known to produce diamonds with exceptional clarity, color, and size due to the geologic conditions present there.


Where is the biggest diamond kept?

The world's largest diamonds -- however you define as big, large, valuable and so forth -- are all kept safely away from potential theft. There are times when 'big' diamonds are available for display. Often, you'll read about them in the news.


How expensive is the worlds biggest diamond?

Since most large and valuable diamonds known today were either gifts to royalty or spoils of war -- meaning no money traded hands in exchange for the diamonds, whichever of these you choose as biggest...flawlesscolouredraw diamondwhite...is priceless.


Can diamonds be found in sea shells?

No, diamonds are not found in sea shells. Diamonds are typically formed in the Earth's mantle and are brought to the surface through volcanic activity, while sea shells are formed from the calcium carbonate shells of marine organisms.

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Where are diamonds not found?

Diamonds are not found in a great many different places. Diamonds are not found floating in the ocean for example.


What is the biggest alluvial diamond ever found?

Diamonds have been part of human history for about 6,000 years, before humans began keeping written records of alluvial diamonds. Identifying the biggest alluvial diamond ever found, then, is not possible. Probably, the first diamond found and admired was an alluvial diamond. You can read more, below.


Who is the biggest exporter of diamonds?

sth Africa


What are diamonds commonly found in?

Diamonds are commonly found in volcanic pipes.


Are diamonds found in NZ?

No, no natural diamonds are found in New Zealand.


Where are diamonds found Minecraft?

Diamonds are found below level 16 of the world.


Are diamonds found pure or in an ore?

The diamonds themselves are, well, diamonds. They're found mixed in with other rock, though.


What element is found in coal or diamonds?

Coal and diamonds are both forms of carbon.


Is India the country of diamonds?

Diamonds are found on every continent except Antarctica and Europe - so yes, diamonds are found in India.


When was the last time diamonds were found?

Diamonds are continuously being found around the world, so there is no specific "last time" that they were found. The mining of diamonds happens on an ongoing basis in various countries where they are naturally occurring.


Where are diamonds found in general?

Diamonds are found on every continent on earth except Europe and Antarctica.


In which country were the two largest diamonds found?

The Cullinan and Excelsior Diamonds were found in South Africa.