Cristina on October 5th, 2008

The Centenary Diamond was brought to light in 1988 in the Premier Mine on July 17. Its discovery was possible due to modern technology and the use of X-ray imaging system. At its public presentation, Julian Oglivie Thompson, chairman of De Beers Consolidated Mines said: “We have recovered at the Premier Mine a diamond of [...]

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Cristina on September 30th, 2008

1. The Golden Jubilee Diamond Weight: 545.67 carats Color: fancy yellow-brown Value: $4-$12 million 2. The Cullinan I – aka the Star of Africa Diamond Weight: 530.20 carats Color: flawless D-color (perfect white) Value: over $400 million 3. The Incomparable Diamond Weight: 407.48 carats Color: modifying color (yellow-brown) Value: $20 million 4. The Cullinan II [...]

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