The Royals ~

[Lady Cop]

The Cullinan Diamond, weighing 3,106 carats in its rough state, was first discovered in 1905 at a mine near Pretoria in South Africa
It was originally thrown away as it was thought it to be too large to be a diamond
Once recovered, it was presented to King Edward VII as a gift and cuts were used in the Crown Jewels
Other cuts were used to make brooches, necklaces and earrings worn by royalty including Queen Elizabeth II throughout her 60-year reign
Seven of the nine cuts of the gem are to go on public display at Buckingham Palace this summer to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee

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replica of original stone




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