Diamond Discoveries and Facts Quiz

The second-largest diamond ever found, discovered in Botswana's Karowe mine.

The location in Botswana where a 2,492-carat diamond was discovered

The mining company that announced the discovery of the 2492-carat diamond

A very large diamond; 2nd in size after the Cullinan diamond

The largest diamond ever found, discovered in South Africa.

A large diamond (formerly the second largest) discovered in the Karowe mine.

Used in the Karowe mine to discover large diamonds like the 2492-carat diamond.

Large enough to fit in an adult's palm.

Likely to fetch tens of millions of dollars. Its exact value needs a long time to be determined.

The Cullinan Diamond was cut into nine larger gems and nearly 100 smaller ones.

Part of the British Crown Jewels, mounted on the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross, used in coronations since 1661.

Part of the British Crown Jewels and the centerpiece of the Imperial State Crown, worn by Queen Elizabeth II at State Openings of Parliament.

Diamonds form deep underground, under extreme pressure and high temperatures, and are later brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions.

Most diamonds are a billion years or older, some even over 3 billion years old.