Here are some fascinating facts about the most significant discovery of the gemstone world.
The famous diamond was named after Thomas Cullinan, the chairman of the Premier Mine Company which discovered it.
It was found near Pretoria in the then British colony Transvaal, now a province of South Africa.
At the time of its discovery, the Cullinan diamond weighed 3,106 carats.
The Transvaal Government bought the stone when the Premier Mine Company was unable to find a buyer.
Pieces of the Cullinan diamond were possessed by King Edward VII, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II.
The Cullinan diamond was first displayed at the Standard Bank of Johannesburg. Millions of visitors captured its glimpses.
The Cullinan diamond was first displayed at the Standard Bank of Johannesburg. Millions of visitors captured its glimpses.