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    The World’s 7 Biggest Polished Diamonds You Must Know About (2023)

    January 17, 2023 by Jenn Leave a Comment

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    When it comes to diamonds, there are two types, rough and polished. Today we are going to discuss The World’s 7 Biggest Polished Diamonds You Must Know About (2023)! Rough diamonds are uncut, while polished and polki diamonds have been cut into a specific shape by a skilled artisan. In this article, we’ll be looking at the world’s biggest polished diamonds that have been made into jewelry in recent history.

    The World’s 7 Biggest Polished Diamonds You Must Know About (2023)

    World’s 7 Biggest Polished Diamonds You Must Know About

    1. The Cullinan I Polished Diamond

    The Cullinan I, weighing 3106.75 carats and named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, is the largest diamond found to date. The stone was found in 1905 in South Africa by an employee of the Transvaal Mining Company (later renamed DeBeers). It was cut into nine large pieces and 96 smaller ones, with the largest piece being named Cullinan I, it weighs 317 carats. This became to be known as "The Star of Africa" because Queen Mary had it set into her royal crown after its original setting (a pendant) broke during an official event where she wore it around her neck on a chain along with other jewels.

    2. The Cullinan II Polished Diamond

    The diamond was cut from the largest uncut diamond ever found. The 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond was discovered at the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa in February 1905 by an eight-year-old Afrikaner boy who had been appointed as a sorter of rocks and minerals for his father's small mining company. The stone was presented to King Edward VII when he visited South Africa later that year and became known as "The Great Star of Africa" after being mounted in the Sovereign's Sceptre with a Cross. It has been worn by every British monarch since Edward VII.

    3. The De Beers Polished Diamond

    This is the largest cut and polished diamond in the world. It is a colorless stone weighing 1,111.75 carats and was discovered in 1985 at Jagersfontein Mine in South Africa. When it was found, it weighed 3,106 carats (1,111 grams). After being sold to Cartier by De Beers as part of its stockpile of rough diamonds, it was cut down into what we know today as The Heart of Eternity Diamond by the Steinmetz Group of New York City.

    4. The Centenary Diamond 

    What's bigger than a "large" diamond? A super-duper-sized, over-the-top large diamond. The Centenary Diamond is a colorless stone weighing 101.73 carats and is the largest polished among loose gemstones ever to have been sold at auction. The gem was discovered in the Premier Mine in South Africa in 1994, after which it underwent extensive cutting and polishing before being put up for sale at Sotheby's Geneva headquarters on October 5th, 1999, where it fetched $12.1 million (with fees).

    5. Millennium Star Polished Diamond

    The Millennium Star is a flawless, cushion-cut diamond weighing 317.4 carats. It was cut from the Premier Diamond, which was discovered in 1985 in the Premier Mine in South Africa. The Millennium Star weighs 317.40 carats and is approximately 13×8×7 mm in size. The Millennium Star is a cushion-cut diamond with perfect proportions, ideal symmetry, and a polish that has been described as “flawless.” The stone is estimated to be worth more than $19 million.

    6. Golden Jubilee Diamond

    The Golden Jubilee Diamond is a 59.60-carat (12.8 g) D-color (with a tinge of brown) internally flawless diamond with a pear shape. It was found in 1985 at the Premier Mine in South Africa and cut by Steinmetz Diamonds Ltd. The Golden Jubilee was named after Queen Elizabeth II’s 50th anniversary as monarch. It took place on February 6th, 2012, when the diamond was presented to her at Buckingham Palace in London, England by David Cameron and Nick Clegg, prime minister, and deputy prime minister respectively at the time, on behalf of all Canadians. The Golden Jubilee is estimated to be worth around $150 million USD today. However, it has been appraised at over $4 billion dollars. This makes it one of the most valuable diamonds in existence today.

    7. Incomparable Diamond

    The Incomparable Diamond was found in the Premier Mine in South Africa in the late 1800s. It is the largest diamond that has ever been found in the world, weighing 987 carats and being cut into nine pieces to be sold. The name “Incomparable” comes from its size and quality, as well as the fact that it is one of a kind. It is estimated to be worth over $5 billion USD today.

    The World’s 7 Biggest Polished Diamonds You Must Know About (2023)

    World’s 7 Biggest Polished Diamonds You Must Know About

    So there you have it! These are the top 7 polished diamonds in the world. Diamonds are a timeless investment and the pinnacle of luxury. I mean, just take a look at these beautiful gems. If you are thinking about buying one of them for yourself, or someone else, we hope that this list was helpful!

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