African Bling – African Diamonds And Gemstones
African diamonds have been objects of desire for many centuries and have been associated with supernatural qualities for health and protection. In African tradition, diamonds, gemstones, and beads have always been used as a form of personal adornment. Some of the continent’s largest and most radiant gemstones have also been coveted by royalty around the world and used in world-famous jewellery masterpieces such as the British Crown Jewels. Here are some of Africa’s biggest, brightest, and most beautiful finds. Courtesy of Unknown Photographer/On This Day African Diamond: The Cullinan The largest diamond ever found in the entire world was [...]