Diamond News – diamond mining news: Petra Diamonds Limited announces that the 507 carat white diamond has been named The Cullinan Heritage. This spectacular and historic gem has been named to reflect the date of its recovery on H
eritage Day in South Africa (24 September 2009), as well as its origins from the illustrious Cullinan mine, which has produced the majority of the world’s most famous and important diamonds.
The Cullinan Heritage will shortly be placed on tender in Johannesburg and the Company will announce the sales value achieved for this very rare diamond following completion of the tender towards the end of February.
The Cullinan Heritage, which is of exceptional colour and clarity, is one of the top 20 largest high quality rough diamonds ever discovered.
Johan Dippenaar, Petra’s CEO, commented, “The Cullinan Heritage is not only exquisitely beautiful, but also of true historical importance. Since we announced the recovery of the diamond in September 2009, we have experienced a high level of interest from the trade and we look forward to announcing the results of the sale before the end of the month.”
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- Petra Diamonds: 58 and 53 Carat Cullinan White Diamonds Sold
- Exceptional 168 Carat White Cullinan Diamond Sold for US$6.28 Million
- Petra Diamonds Completes Second Tranche of Placing to Raise Total of $120 Million; Increases Ownership in Cullinan Diamond Mine to 74%
