~~The Diamond~~ by blacq_nyght_vampyre
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Description
It was not long after De Beers Corporation set about the business of mining diamonds that their first major discovery surfaced. A stone weighing 428.5-carats was unearthed from the Kimberly mines of South Africa.
After its cutting, the De Beers diamond was unveiled at the Paris Exhibition of 1889. Enthralled crowds lined up to see what, at 228.5 polished carats, was believed to be the largest cut diamond in the world.
And while many great stones have been discovered over the past century, the De Beers diamond holds the title of being the fourth largest cut diamond in the world.
Please visit the below site for more fascinating information on the Diamond:
http://www.adiamondisforever.com/jewelry/famous_debeers.html
Comments (11)
MoonFireMyst
Beautifu!! Looks like a possible ring design. 341
thevolunteer
Wow, such a BIG diamond. Beautifuly done. So delicate yet makes a very strong statement. Aloha
Mondwin
Dear friend, You have realisated a really jewel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD (Diamond are my preferite stones ehehee..)
sharky_
Beautiful diamond. Excellent. Aloha
leanndra
Christine, How very beautiful this is! I have personally never liked diamonds. I always felt they were a rather 'cold' stone, especially when one considers how much they are tied to the concept of a gift of love. This beauty however is so exquisite! The soft yellow in the heart of this image makes it look very alive and warm! Outstanding! Can't wait till tomorrow!!! Leanndra
sputter
Love all the little facets on either side of the center "hourglass"--lovely diamond!!
prog
Brilliant looking image!! I can see it sparkle!!! Gorgeous work, as always!! EXCELLENT!
jocko500
very lovely
LFNForever
An awesome and totally beautiful diamond!! :)
sossy
pure treasure! wonderful jewel impression and fantastic lighted and designed work! ;o)
unicorn1776
Christine....you are on a creative 'ROLL' .... incredible, wonderful....truly light, color & clarity of the Big D. (my CPU 'crazy' nearly 1 month...so as I catch up), realize you are living a joyous, incredibly prolific period of creativity....ONE A DAY, W O W ! ! ! & each more wonderful than its predecessor!!!!!!!