Queen Elizabeth II owned many precious diamonds, but the largest and most famous one was the Cullinan diamond. It was a part of the Cullinan diamond group, originally weighing 3106 carats. The largest piece cut from it, known as the 'Great Star of Africa' or 'Cullinan I', weighed 530.2 carats and was set in the British royal scepter.
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Raffaele
Fri Nov 22 2024
Its first public appearance was at the coronation ceremony of King George V in 1911.
CryptoVisionary
Fri Nov 22 2024
King George V, who ascended the throne that year, was the great-grandfather of Charles.
CryptoTrader
Fri Nov 22 2024
Cullinan I boasts an impressive weight of 530.2 carats.
Valentina
Fri Nov 22 2024
Cullinan I, also known as the "Great Star of Africa," holds a prominent place among diamonds.
SakuraTide
Fri Nov 22 2024
This remarkable gemstone was chosen to adorn the Sovereign's Scepter with Cross.