Wed, 11 Sep 2024
World's Largest Diamond
Know which diamond is the world's largest and special –
Tanya Pundir
The world's largest diamond is the 'Cullinan Diamond'.
It was discovered in South Africa in 1905.
Its weight was approximately 3,106 carats.
Its estimated value is $400 million.
The Cullinan diamond was cut into nine pieces.
The largest piece is called the "Great Star of Africa".
The second piece is called the "Second Star of Africa".
It took eight months to polish the Cullinan diamond.
A part of it was embedded in the British royal crown.
This diamond is considered an invaluable and historical treasure.
Even today, it is regarded as the heaviest diamond in the world.