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A little Bitesize History on Diamonds

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Diamonds were first mined in India. Pliny may have mentioned them, although there is some debate as to the exact nature of the stone he referred to as Adamas; In 2005, Australia, Botswana, Russia and Canada ranked among the primary sources of gemstone diamond production.
The British Crown Jewels contain the Cullinan Diamond, part of the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found (1905), at 3,106.75 Carats (621.35 g).
Now popular in engagement rings, this usage dates back to the marriage of Maximillan I to Mary of Burgundy in 1477.

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