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Cape Town Diamond Museum Blog

Cullinan Rough Diamond Cut into 9 Pieces | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The 10 Biggest Rough Diamonds Ever Discovered

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June 2, 2025
Cullinan Diamonds Cut-into 9 Pieces | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The Largest Polished Diamonds in the World

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May 30, 2025
726-carat Jonker rough diamond | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The Biggest Gem-Quality Diamonds Ever Discovered

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May 27, 2025
1898 painting by Portuguese artist Veloso Salgado | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Diamond History and Symbolism

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May 23, 2025
Diamond valuation and inspection tools | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Should Branded Diamond Cuts Matter

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May 16, 2025
Diamond rings in emerald, halo and solitaire settings | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Diamond Engagement Ring Trends Through History

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May 16, 2025
Diamond carat-size comparison | Cape Town Diamond Museum

All You Need to Know about Carat Sizes

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May 16, 2025
Marcel Tolkowsky inspecting ideal round-diamond proportions | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The History of Marcel Tolkowsky: The Father of the Modern Brilliant Cut

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May 15, 2025
Hope Diamond with portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The Hope Diamond Curse and Mystery

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May 12, 2025
Diamond grading certificate | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The History of Diamond Grading

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May 5, 2025
Fancy yellow diamond ring | Cape Town Diamond Museum

Top 10 Facts About Yellow Colour Diamonds

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April 10, 2025
Black gemstones fashioned into popular diamond cuts | Cape Town Diamond Museum

The Origin of Black Diamonds

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March 31, 2025
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