This is a partial list of the largest non-synthetic
diamond
Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Another solid form of carbon known as graphite is the chemically stable form of carbon at room temperature and pressure, ...
s with a rough stone (uncut) weight of over 200
carats (40 grams). The list is not intended to be complete – e.g., the Cullinan (formerly
Premier) mine alone has produced 135 diamonds larger than 200 carats since mining commenced.
De Beers generally does not publish information relating to large diamond discoveries.
See also
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List of diamonds
Diamonds become famous typically for some combination of their size, color and quality. Diamonds occur naturally in many different colors, so the largest diamond of a particular color may not be large in absolute terms, but it may still be consid ...
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List of emeralds by size
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List of individual gemstones
A number of gemstones have gained fame, either because of their size and beauty or because of the people who owned or wore them.
A list of famous gemstones follows.
Alexandrites
* Smithsonian museums' Alexandrite, the largest cut alexandrit ...
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List of gold nuggets by size
Gold nuggets of various sizes have been found throughout the world. Historically, they are melted down and formed into new objects. The Welcome Stranger is the largest alluvial gold nugget found, which had a calculated refined weight of . Three ...
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List of sapphires by size
References
External links
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Largest rough diamonds
diamonds
Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Another solid form of carbon known as graphite is the chemically stable form of carbon at room temperature and pressure, bu ...
Diamonds
Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Another solid form of carbon known as graphite is the chemically stable form of carbon at room temperature and pressure, bu ...
Diamonds, rough