What Is the Biggest Cut Diamond in the World
The largest cut diamond is the Cullinan I, also called the Great Star of Africa. It weighs 530.2 carats and is a pear-shaped brilliant cut.
History and Origin
The rough Cullinan diamond was found in South Africa in 1905. It was cut into several stones, with Cullinan I and Cullinan II set in the British Crown Jewels.
Where It Is Displayed
Cullinan I is mounted in the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross, part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. It can be viewed at the Tower of London.
For more details on the Cullinan diamond and its cuts, see the official Royal Heritage Museum.
