Cullinan II - Lesser Star of Africa : Famous Diamond

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Cullinan II - Lesser Star of Africa

Shape Cut:

Cushion

Color:

White

Polished Weight:

317.40 carats

Rough Weight:

3106.00 carats

Comment:

It was found in South Africa in the Premier Mine in 1905. The Cullinan II is a 317.40 carat cushion cut stone mounted in the band of the Imperial State Crown, it is also in the Tower of London as part of the Crown Jewels. Below, the two largest pieces (Cullinan I and II) and the seven largest pieces of the Cullinan Diamond.

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