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Royal Symbol Platinum is adapted to, the Cullinan IX
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Platinum & Diamond: The best matches
We are going to introduce the Star of Africa also named the Cullinan Diamond. This is the biggest polished diamond ever and the British Royal family is possessing the Cullinan Diamond since the 1900s.
Also, in all nine pieces of extraordinarily precious and noble pieces of Jewelry, Platinum is the setting and the creation of small loops to hold the diamond., for instance.
ByEnzo sees Platinum as an element that is exceptionally noble and precious. Even the Royal Jewelry used Platinum in the Jewelry that is for the Kings and Queens.
Click to have a look of the Bracelet, Necklace, and Pendant from ByEnzo. ByEnzo is offering Diamond products as well.
ByEnzo is one of the few jewelry shops that still insists on handcraft Jewelry in the 2010s, and this is because we believe in the ‘Craftsmanship Spirit.’ Our mission is to create art-piece-like jewelry, consisting of your belief, story, and emotions. This is what ByEnzo has always been working on and forever.
If you are interested to know more about the Cullinan Diamond (Star of Africa), please keep on reading.
The Earl Men’s Bracelet Diamond Lock in ByEnzo
This is a fine product that made carefully and the chain design is very clean and simple. While it gives a comfortable wearing experience that best match between the chain and diamond. Alongside with the dense and classy design of Platinum, this is the best design for the female with the best outlook.
Material : Platinum 950 + Diamonds 0.2 ct
Created for ByEnzo©
* You are able to select your preferred length and width from a wide range.
Please drop us an email if you would like to order size other than the standard one.
The Cullinan Diamond, Star of Africa
Cullinan I: THE Great Star of Africa
Background of Cullinan Diamond
The Cullinan Diamond is cut into nine principal stones, and seven stones are set in brooches, a ring, and a necklace, for example. While most of which have been worn by The Queen throughout her reign. Moreover, the remaining two stones form part of the Crown Jewels. As you can see, most of the jewelry has been used and worn by British monarchs over the last two centuries.
The largest, most prestigious segment of the original stone is the Cullinan I diamond.
Weight: 530.2 carats
Cut: pear-cut stone
Both Cullinan I & II of the diamonds have been fitted with tiny platinum loops on their edges to allow British heads of state to wear them.
Cullinan IX set on a Platinum Ring
A Splendid Royal Ring
The Perfect Combination Platinum & Diamond
The ninth Cullinan diamond
Weight: 4.4 carats
Cut: pear-cut stone
The platinum ring is fondly known as the Cullinan IX ring.
History
To begin with, the Cullinan Diamond was the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, and the weighing 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g). Due to the discovery at the Premier No. 2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa, on 26 January 1905; thus the diamond named after the mine owner Thomas Cullinan. On the other, in 1907, the Transvaal Colony government bought the Cullinan and presented it to Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom.
After the British Royal has received the Cullinan Diamond, the Royal family decided to create several stones of various cuts and sizes. While the largest of which is named Cullinan I or the Great Star of Africa, and at 530.4 carats (106.08 g) it is the largest clear-cut diamond in the world.
Also, the second-largest is Cullinan II or the Second Star of Africa, weighing 317.4 carats (63.48 g), mounted in the Imperial State Crown. As both are part of the Crown Jewels.
Finally, seven other significant diamonds, weighing a total of 208.29 carats (41.66 g), are privately owned by Elizabeth II, who inherited them from her grandmother, Queen Mary, in 1953 and The Queen also owns minor brilliants and a set of unpolished fragments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cullinan Diamond?
Also called the Star of Africa, it is the biggest polished diamond ever, in the British royal family’s possession since the 1900s.
Standard Cuban Chain
Rolo Chain
Wheat Chain
Standard Cuban Chain
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Handcrafted men’s platinum jewelry, made in Seoul since 2002. Every ByEnzo piece is built by hand in PT950 — traditional craftsmanship, refined with modern technique. Questions or a custom request? Email us; we answer personally.
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