World's Largest Diamond Found in South Africa Mine - January 25, 1905
The largest diamond that has ever been discovered was found in a mine in Pretoria, South Africa, during a routine mine check. The superintendent, Frederick Wells. spotted the diamond while he was 18 feet under the ground. The diamond weighed about 1.33 pounds and was a 3,106 carat diamond. The diamond was named the 'Cullinan' and is on display today in the Tower of London, along with a couple of other large stones.
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