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The Cullinan Diamond — Largest Rough Gem-Quality Diamond Ever Found
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Official Record Recognition — Certified by WRALargest Rough Gem-Quality Diamond | 3,106 Carats | Discovered by Frederick Wells | Pretoria, South Africa | 1905
A monument to geological history. WRA officially recognises the discovery of the Cullinan Diamond — the largest rough diamond ever found — a 3,106-carat marvel unearthed near Pretoria in 1905. A historical distinction of unparalleled magnitude.
Discovered by Frederick Wells, the Cullinan Diamond stands as the greatest geological find in the history of gemology. This extraordinary rough diamond was unearthed at the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa, and its sheer size has never been surpassed in over a century since its discovery.
“A historical distinction of unparalleled magnitude — an enduring symbol of Earth’s extraordinary geological heritage.” — World Records Authority
The World Records Authority proudly certifies the Cullinan Diamond as an official world record — a timeless testament to the breathtaking natural forces that shaped our planet.