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Blue Ground Diamonds from South Africa Pipes Change History
Diamond experts recount how blue ground beneath volcanic pipes yielded South Africa's largest discoveries near Kimberley. From Dutoitspan to Premier mines, enormous stones like the Cullinan reshaped markets and standards, with testing tips and caution on authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Vaal
Orange
Kimberley
Cape Town
Gor Boer
John O'Reilly
Schalk van Niekirk
Orange River
Earl of Dudley
Vaal River
van Wyk
Dutoit’s Pan
Dutoitspan
Bultfontein
Jagersfontein
Kaffir
Jagersfontein Excelsior
Victoria
Transvaal
Edward VII
Edward
Amsterdam
Golconda Diggings
Hyderabad
Tavernier
Aurangzeb
Delhi
Koh-i-noor
Orloff
Catherine of
Russia
Count Orloff
United States
America