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The world's ninth biggest diamond, 426 carats of icy blue, was found in South Africa in June 1954, is studied by stone expert to distinguish the readily visible grain of the stone.

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  • Date: 1956-02
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
  • Subject Keywords: Jewels, Diamonds, 1950s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: Ralph Morse
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_964562
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.

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