The Cullinan Diamond

A South African prevalent diamond named after the owner of the mining company. The Cullinan diamond weighs 3106 carats. The diamond was chiseled and shaped into 105 beautiful diamonds. The largest is known as the Star of Africa and is a 530 carat diamond. The historical fact states that in the year 1907, this diamond was given to King Edward VII of England and adorned the Royal Scepter. The diamond along with the other British Crown Jewels is preserved in the Tower of London.

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