Cullinan I (Greater Star of Africa)

Historical Perspective: Cullinan I, also referred to as the Greater Star of Africa, is the second largest known cut diamond in existence.  It is actually part of The Cullinan which was a massive 3,106 carats (uncut) diamond discovered in the Premier Mine of South Africa in 1905.  This diamond was ultimately cleaved into 9 large pieces of which the Cullinan I and II are the largest. The stone is set in the Royal Scepter and is part of the British Royal Jewelry Collection