The
Story
of
the
Kimberley
Diamond
The
Kimberley
Diamond
is
one
of
the
most
famous
diamonds
in
the
world.
This
precious
gemstone
was
discovered
in
1866
in
Kimberley,
South
Africa.
The
discovery
of
this
diamond
changed
the
course
of
history,
transforming
Kimberley
from
a
small
town
into
a
bustling
hub
of
mining
and
trade. The
Kimberley
Diamond
weighed
an
impressive
21.25
carats
when
it
was
unearthed
by
a
South
African
miner.
Despite
its
relatively
small
size,
the
diamond
was
incredibly
valuable.
It
was
originally
sold
to
a
British
diamond
merchant,
who
cut
it
down
to
10.73
carats
to
improve
its
clarity
and
brilliance. Over
the
years,
the
Kimberley
Diamond
was
passed
down
through
several
owners,
including
a
member
of
the
British
royal
family.
In
1958,
it
was
purchased
by
a
New
York
diamond
dealer,
who
donated
it
to
the
Smithsonian
Institution
in
Washington,
D.C. Today,
the
Kimberley
Diamond
is
a
popular
attraction
at
the
Smithsonian's
National
Museum
of
Natural
History.
Visitors
from
all
over
the
world
come
to
admire
this
breathtaking
diamond
and
learn
about
its
fascinating
history. The
discovery
of
the
Kimberley
Diamond
marked
the
beginning
of
the
diamond
industry
in
South
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which
has
since
become
one
of
the
top
producers
of
diamonds
in
the
world.
The
diamond
has
also
become
an
iconic
symbol
of
the
country's
rich
history
and
natural
resources. Overall,
the
Kimberley
Diamond
is
a
true
marvel
of
nature
and
a
symbol
of
South
Africa's
enduring
legacy
in
the
world
of
diamonds.
Its
story
is
one
of
discovery,
transformation,
and
beauty
that
will
continue
to
inspire
and
captivate
generations
to
come.