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Diamonds are girls' best friends! Needless to say, the larger the diamond the better it is! So, how large are the World's largest diamonds? Here is a list of the world's largest diamonds

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01	Golden Jubilee	The Golden Jubilee is currently the largest faceted diamond in the world. A large brown diamond of 546 carats (151 g) discovered in 1985 in the prolific blue ground of the Premier mine in... more The Golden Jubilee is currently the largest faceted diamond in the world. A large brown diamond of 546 carats (151 g) discovered in 1985 in the prolific blue ground of the Premier mine in South Africa. The diamond was later cut and named The Golden Jubilee, with an as-of today unsurpassed weight of 545.67 carats (109.13 g). Originally owned by De Beers, it is currently owned by King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. FACTS: Color: Yellow-brown Cut By: Gabi Tolkowsky Estimated Value: Unknown	view
02	Cullinan I - Great Star of Africa	The Cullinan mined from the Premier Mine in South Africa is the largest rough diamond that has ever been found in the world. Discovered in 1905, it weighed over 3,106 carats with a weight of 1.26 p... more The Cullinan mined from the Premier Mine in South Africa is the largest rough diamond that has ever been found in the world. Discovered in 1905, it weighed over 3,106 carats with a weight of 1.26 pounds. Cullinan I or Great Star of Africa is the largest cut, polished diamond from the rough diamond Cullinan. It weighs around 530.2 carats (106.04 g) with about 76 facets. It was the largest polished diamond in the world until the 1985 discovery of the Golden Jubilee diamond (545.67 cts), also from the Premier Mine. Cullinan I is now mounted in the head of the Sceptre with the Cross. FACTS: Type: Grade D Colorless Cut (Pear-shaped) Cut By: Asscher Brothers Estimated Value: Over $400 million	view
03	Cullinan II - Lesser Star of Africa	Cullinan II or Lesser Star of Africa is the largest cut, polished diamond from the rough diamond Cullinan (largest rough diamond weighing 3,106 carats or 1.26 pounds, discovered at t... more Cullinan II or Lesser Star of Africa is the largest cut, polished diamond from the rough diamond Cullinan (largest rough diamond weighing 3,106 carats or 1.26 pounds, discovered at the Premier Mine in South Africa). It weighs around 317.4 carats (63.48 g) and is the 3rd largest polished diamond in the world. It is also part of the British crown jewels, as it forms a part of the Imperial State Crown. It is on display at the Tower or London. FACTS: Type: Cushion or Square Cut (1.7" X 1.6") Cut By: Asscher Brothers Estimated Value: Unknown	view
04	Centenary	The Centenary Diamond was discovered in the Premier Mine of South Africa on July 17, 1986. The original rough diamond weighed 599 carats (119.8 g.) The polished Centenary diamond weighs 273.85... more The Centenary Diamond was discovered in the Premier Mine of South Africa on July 17, 1986. The original rough diamond weighed 599 carats (119.8 g.) The polished Centenary diamond weighs 273.85 carats (54.6 g). Originaly owned by De Beers, its current owner is unknown FACTS: Color: Grade D Colorless (Modified heart-shaped brilliant cut) Cut By: Mick Harris (DCW) Estimated Value: Over USD 100 million	view
05	The Millennium Star	The De Beers Millennium Star is the world's largest known top color (D), internally and externally flawless, pear-shaped diamond. The 203.04 carat (40.608 g) diamond was discovered in the ... more The De Beers Millennium Star is the world's largest known top color (D), internally and externally flawless, pear-shaped diamond. The 203.04 carat (40.608 g) diamond was discovered in the Mbuji-Mayi district of Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) in 1990. The uncut, rough diamond was 777 carats (155.4 g). This laser-cut diamond is currently owned by De Beers. FACTS: Color: Grade D Colorless Cut Pear (externally & internally flawless) Cut By: Steinmetz Group Estimated Value: Unknown	view

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agupta, Jun 25, 2008 at 10:54 AM EDT said:
Carats don't make too much sense to me...would love to know the size in terms of volume (c.c.)

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