Cullinan I (Star of Africa)
| Gemstone: | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Source: | Premier Mine, South Africa |
| Weight: | 530.2 cts |
| Uncut Weight: | 3106 cts |
| Colour: | Colorless |
| Cut: | Pear |
| Cut By: | Asscher of Amsterdam |
| Current Owner: | British Crown |
| Current Location: | British Crown |
| References: | Walter Schumann (2001) Gemstones of the World http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cullinan_Diamond |
| Information Source: | Walter Schumann (2001) Gemstones of the World |
| History: | The Cullinan diamond was found by Thomas Evan Powell, a miner who brought it to the surface and gave it to Frederick Wells, surface manager of the Premier Diamond Mining Company in Cullinan, South Africa on January 26, 1905. The stone was bought by the Transvaal government and presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. It was cut into three large parts by Asscher Brothers of Amsterdam, and eventually into 9 large gem-quality stones and a number of smaller fragments. |