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Centenary DiamondCentenary Diamond
273.85 carats (54.77 g), modified heart-shaped brilliant, the world's largest colorless (grade D), flawless diamond.
Color: colorless
Rough Weight(carat): 599
Cut Weight(carat): 273.85
Cut: Heart
Country of origin: South Africa
Date discovered: 17 July 1986

Cullinan DiamondCullinan Diamond
the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found at 3106.75 carats (621.35 g). It was cut into 105 diamonds including the Cullinan I or the Great Star of Africa, 530.2 carats (106.04 g), and the Cullinan II or the Lesser Star of Africa, 317.4 carats (63.48 g), both of which are now part of the British Crown Jewels.
Color: colorless
Rough Weight(carat): 3106.75
Cut: Assorted (Cushions, Pears, Marquises)
Country of origin: South Africa
Date discovered: 1905

Excelsior DiamondExcelsior Diamond
the largest known diamond in the world prior to the Cullinan at 970 carats (190 g), it was later cut into 10 pieces of various sizes (13¨C68 carats)
Color: colorless
Rough Weight(carat): 970
Cut Weight(carat): 68
Cut: Rough Diamond
Country of origin: South Africa
Date discovered: June 30, 1893

Lesotho PromiseLesotho Promise
is the 15th-largest diamond, the tenth-largest white diamond, and the largest diamond to be found in 13 years. The original stone was 603 carats (121 g), although the largest diamond after the cutting was 75 carats (15 g).
Color: colorless
Rough Weight(carat): 603
Cut Weight(carat): 75
Cut: Pear
Country of origin: South Africa
Date discovered: 22 August 2006

Star of South AfricaStar of South Africa
also known as the Dudley Diamond. This must not be confused with the Star of Africa. The Star of South Africa was the initial name given to this diamond, when it was purchased as an 83.5-carat (16.7 g) rough diamond. The diamond is a D-color, pear-shaped stellar brilliant cut stone, weighing 47.69 carats (9.54 g).
Color: colorless
Rough Weight(carat): 83.5
Cut Weight(carat): 47.69
Cut: Pear
Country of origin: Cape Colony(South Africa)
Date discovered: 1869
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