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The Cullinan Diamond Mine has been the source of some of the world’s most famous diamonds – The Centenary Diamond, The Taylor Burton Diamond and The Cullinan Diamond – the largest diamond ever found.
This magnificent gem was sized at 3106 carats and was cut into nine major stones – including the Greater and Lesser Stars of Africa, centrepieces of the British Royal Sceptre and State Crown respectively – as well as 96 smaller diamonds. More recently Cullinan Diamond Mine has continued to produce extraordinary gems to take their place in this astounding lineage.
The dazzling Star of Josephine took its place as the most expensive polished gem diamond sold on auction when the vivid fancy blue 7.03 carat gem was sold for US$ 9.48 million in May 2009. Blue diamonds are among the rarest diamonds in the world and the Cullinan Diamond mine is the most prominent source of these sought after gems.
The Cullinan Heritage diamond was ranked as one of the top 20 largest diamonds in the world and sold for an incredible US$ 35.3 million in February 2010, the highest price achieved for a rough diamond. "The Cullinan mine has again given the world a spectacularly beautiful and important diamond," said Johan Dippenaar, Petra Diamond's chief executive officer.
Visit our showroom at the source of these spectacular gems and browse Cullinan Diamonds’ vast range of loose, polished diamonds and diamond jewellery. The only outlet to stock the 66 facet Cullinan Star CutTM. Unlike standard 58 facet cut diamonds, the unique 66 facet cut of The Cullinan Star CutTM ensures not only more facets that capture and reflect light, but also displays a distinct star visible at the very heart of each diamond.
The Cullinan tradition of excellence is upheld and nurtured by Cullinan Diamonds. More than a quality diamond store, Cullinan Diamonds is as much a must-see as the mine itself, with large viewing windows enabling visitors to view expert cutters at work with sophisticated machinery, while polishers reveal the fire and brilliance lying beneath the rough stones.
Those who wish to learn more about the world’s most glamorous gem will enjoy educational tours focusing on the history of the diamond mining, cutting and polishing process.
