Cullinan Diamond - Largest diamond in the world

Q.  Largest diamond in the world is
- Published on 03 May 16

a. Shah Diamond
b. Kohinoor
c. Cullinan Diamond
d. Hope Diamond

ANSWER: Cullinan Diamond
 
  • At the time of its discovery, the Kohinoor was the largest diamond in the world. But no longer. In 1905, workmen at the Premier Mines in South Africa unearthed the 3106 carats (621 grams) Cullinan diamond, which remains the largest so far. It was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, the founder of Premier Mines.
  • The original weight of Kohinoor was stated to be 793 carats (158.6 gm). In the 17th Century, emperor Aurangazeb wanted to reduce its size to add to its lustre.
  • He tasked Horenso Borgia, a Venetian lapidary with the job, but he cut the diamond down to just 186 carats and invited a heavy fine.
  • At present, the weight of Kohinoor, meaning mountain of light, is 105.6 carats.
  • A 1,111 carat high quality diamond has been found at a mine in Botswana and was mined by Lucara Diamond Corp. This is the second largest diamond of the world.

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