Tag: Cullinan Diamond

This day in history we feature the Cullinan Diamond. The diamond was discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa on this day in 1905. Trivia – Cullinan Diamond The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighing 3,106.75 carats, was named after Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the mine. […]

George Bruce received the first design patent for printing typefaces on this day in 1842. Did you know that: • Arthur Rudolph, a German rocket engineer who helped develop the American space program, was born on this day in 1906• The Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever discovered, was presented to King Edward VII on his […]