THE EXCELSIOR- Another giant among diamonds, second biggest diamond that was ever found, real monster of the diamond that originally weighed 995,2 carats and was later cut to 10 pieces, with three largest cut diamonds weighing 158, 147 and 130 carats and this pieces were then later cut in the 21 gems from 1 to 70 carats. This giant also holds quite interesting story of how it was found. African worker that found this giant diamond, found it as he was loading his truck and was afraid to tell it anyone so he kept this secret until he could safely turn this magnificent diamond to the grateful mine owner that rewarded him with some money, horse and the saddle. What a small price for such a giant diamond.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The most famous diamonds in the world
THE EXCELSIOR- Another giant among diamonds, second biggest diamond that was ever found, real monster of the diamond that originally weighed 995,2 carats and was later cut to 10 pieces, with three largest cut diamonds weighing 158, 147 and 130 carats and this pieces were then later cut in the 21 gems from 1 to 70 carats. This giant also holds quite interesting story of how it was found. African worker that found this giant diamond, found it as he was loading his truck and was afraid to tell it anyone so he kept this secret until he could safely turn this magnificent diamond to the grateful mine owner that rewarded him with some money, horse and the saddle. What a small price for such a giant diamond.
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