We get a very impressive idea o the original size of the famous Cul linan diamond when we consider thai it has already provided cut stones weighing in the agregate nearly 102' carats, or more than 62-3oz. troy. Of these stones the largest weigh--516i carats, nearly five times a: much as the Koh-i-noor, four time; as much as the Regent, and mor< than 2i .times as much as the OrLoff, the magnificent jewel whicl blazes in the sceptre of the Czar o Russia. The second Gullinan stone whict is of 309 carats, weighs more thai the Koh-i-noor and Orloff together. And now Queen Mary is the prouc recipient of more Cullinan frag ments, the largest of which i; heavier by nine carats than the Sta' of South Africa, while the six to gether represent a weight of abou 192 carats. And yet, of the original Cullinan more than 20.00 carats remain in on form or another. ■ — " Westminste Gazette."
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 510, 19 October 1912, Page 7
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