The story of diamonds in South Africa begins between December 1866 and February 1867 when 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs found a transparent rock on his father’s farm, on the south bank …

The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, [2] weighing 3,106 carats (621.20 g), discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa, on 26 …

2023年9月19日 · South African diamonds helped develop the modern diamond industry. Learn about the South African diamond rush and some of the world’s largest diamonds.

These kimberlites in ancient, vertically-dipping volcanic pipes are the primary sources of South Africa’s diamonds most of which were initially suitable for open-cast mining. The first diamonds …

Diamonds discovered in South Africa The story of diamonds in South Africa begins between December 1866 and February 1867 when 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs found a transparent …

2024年11月26日 · Created by the authority of the Diamond Act, which was a law passed in 1986 still during apartheid rule, in the new South Africa it was given a mandate to buy and sell rough …

A beginning of a beautiful and turbulent history in which South Africa became one of the largest producers of diamonds in the world. 1867: 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs discovers the first …

Did you know that South African diamonds are conflict-free, and always have been? Read all you need to know about South African diamonds.

The diamond rush in South Africa in the late 1800s led to the country becoming the world’s leading diamond producer. Cape Town played a significant role in the diamond industry, with …

Learn about the diamond industry, the history of diamonds and diamonds in South Africa. You can expect an intimate tour and learning experience when visiting the diamond museum. Expect to …