• Uncut diamond, South Africa, 1900-1923 - history of diamonds

    Diamond

    Uncut diamonds gathered by five different mines in two days, Kimberley, South Africa, between 1900 to 1923. Photo by F.H. Hancox, Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection. Public Domain.

    Article: A Brief History of Diamonds

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    GemstoneDiamond
    Natural or man madeNatural
    OriginSouth Africa
    Origin detailsKimberley
    Gem StateRough
    ColorColorless
    TransparencyTransparent