Victoria-Transvaal Diamond  Victoria-Transvaal Diamond
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 Victoria-Transvaal Diamond
 
The dazzling pendant of this diamond and gold necklace is the 68-carat, champagne-colored Victoria-Transvaal diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1951. From the gem and mineral collections of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

Last modified 2026-08-09 MZ Smithsonian photos by Dane A. Penland
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 Victoria-Transvaal Diamond