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The 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever discovered, was unearthed in what's now this country in 1905 |
South Africa
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$800 |
J |
GEMSTONES |
2007-05-28 |
#5241 |
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The best tiger's-eye comes from Griqualand West in this country also known for its diamonds |
South Africa
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$200 |
J |
GEMS |
1997-03-03 |
#2886 |
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This country's diamond rush began after some Boer children found a 21-carat stone in 1866 |
South Africa
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$400 |
DJ |
GEMS |
1996-01-31 |
#2633 |
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The 128-carat Tiffany Diamond was discovered in this country's famous Kimberley Mine |
South Africa
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$300 |
J |
GEMS & JEWELRY |
1992-10-05 |
#1856 |
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Kimberlite, a mineral in which diamonds are found, was named for a city in this country |
South Africa
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$1,000 |
DJ |
ROCKS & MINERALS |
1989-01-30 |
#1021 |