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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

LE NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL, PETRA DIAMONDS

Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on 18 December
Updated on 18 December 2022
NDC PETRA DIAMOND

To discover Petra Diamonds.

First of all, it must be understood that Petra Diamonds exploits eight mines diamonds located in
South Africa and Tanzania. Moreover, member of Natural Diamond Council, It demonstrates strong environmental, social and governance practices.

It should be noted that the diamonds Petra’s diamonds have a unique provenance because they come from the world’s most important cultural diamond mines.
It should be noted that the names Cullinan, Finsch, Koffiefontein and Williamson all have a rich history associated with them. For over time, they have produced many of the diamonds the most spectacular and famous in the world.

Brut Diamond harvested in January 2021. 299 carats Type IIa. Mine Cullinan © Petra Diamonds
Brut Diamond harvested in January 2021. 299 carats Type IIa. Mine Cullinan © Petra Diamonds

Indeed, the diamonds The mines produced some of the most exquisite jewels in the world. Often they were used to commemorate passionate love (as in the famous Taylor-Burton), and they produced both unique masterpieces of polished history and record-breaking prices.

Certainly Cullinan has a special shine because it is the source of the largest one. diamond a gem that was never recovered in the world. In fact, the diamond Cullinan (3106 carats gross weight) was cut to form the Great Star of Africa and the second largest star in Africa, the two largest. cut diamonds in the jewels of the British crown.

Moreover, the Cullinan Mine is known as the source of very large diamonds. diamonds High-quality Type II stones. Thus, this mine produced more than 800 stones weighing over 100 carats, more than 140 stones weighing over 200 carats, and more than a quarter of all the world’s diamonds over 400 carats!

Finally, the mines of Petra Diamonds produce a wide selection of diamonds, including the diamonds fancy colors, the rarest and often the most valuable.

blue rough diamond
Brut Blue Diamond,
20.08 carats Type IIb.
Mine Cullinan.
© Petra Diamonds

Cullinan is reputed to be the only reliable source of diamonds Blue in the world, Williamson is known for his diamonds «bubblegum pink» and Finsch is known for his diamonds fancy yellow.

Pink rough diamond
Brilliant Pink Diamond.
32.33 carats.
Mine Williamson.
© Petra Diamonds
Yellow rough diamond
Brut Fancy Yellow Diamonds. 36 carats and 43 carats. Mine Finsch.
© Petra Diamonds

Koffiefontein continues to produce diamonds Exceptional quality white diamonds of between 5 and 30 carats.

For Petra Diamonds, it is important that safety, sustainability, and decisions are made with the long-term success of the company in mind.

View of a diamond mine
Mine Finsch
South Africa
© Petra Diamonds

Ultimately, protecting and improving the environment is also what keeps the high value of the property. diamonds.

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery