"Africa One" is also called Cullinan Diamond. This diamond is equivalent to the fist size of an adult man and is a first-class diamond. It still occupies the title of the world's largest diamond. Africa No.1 1905 A diamond mine weighing 3 106 carats was discovered in South Africa, and the newly opened transatlantic cable quickly spread the news all over the world. At that time, experts in the gem industry estimated that the value of raw ore was as high as $7.5 billion.

Cullinan diamond weighs 62 1.2g and is produced in South Africa. At that time 1905, because the Cullinan diamond was too big. Nobody can afford it. Later, it was acquired by the local authorities in Transvaal, South Africa for 6.5438+0.5 million. At that time, South Africa was a British colony. On the birthday of King Edward VII in 1907, South Africa was given to the British royal family. In the diamond processing factory, the processing cost was 80,000 pounds, and it was polished by three craftsmen for 8 months to separate 9 large diamonds and 96 small diamonds.

These diamonds are set in the king's scepter, king, crown, queen's crown or British royal collection. At present, it is preserved in the Treasure Hall of the Tower of London, attracting countless tourists from all over the world. As mentioned earlier, this diamond was found in South Africa, but it has been kept in Britain until now. At that time, after the Cullinan diamond was cut, three highly skilled craftsmen were hired to polish it. It took more than 8 months before and after, and the working time reached 14 hours every day, which was the size for 105 diamonds.

As South Africa was a British colony at that time, everyone agreed to transport it to London and dedicate it to King Edward VII. This unique treasure has aroused the imagination of jewelry thieves all over the world, and the relevant personnel have spent several months thinking about how to ensure transportation safety.