• - The word diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas” meaning invincible.

  • - Cullinan Diamond Mine is a carrot shaped volcanic pipe and has a surface area of 42 hectares - about 40 soccer pitches.

  • - The origin of diamonds creates an atmosphere of mystique and romance.

  • - The Cullinan Diamond 3106ct was given to King Edward the VII on his 66th birthday from England. The diamond was posted to England under normal package post.

  • - A diamond is the hardest natural substance known to man (10 on the Mohs scale) where talcum powder being the softest (1 on the Mohs scale) softer than human skin.

  • - A 1.00ct diamond weighs .2g, the weight of the famous Cullinan Diamond 3106ct was 621.2g












 
 
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