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Cullinan VI

Marquise Diamond 11.5ct — Marquise stone given as a royal gift and later set in jewelry

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Cullinan VI is associated, in the documented record, with a Marquise Diamond of approximately 11.5 carats. Marquise stone given as a royal gift and later set in jewelry (1911).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Cullinan VI?
Cullinan VI is associated, in the documented record, with a Marquise Diamond of approximately 11.5 carats. Marquise stone given as a royal gift and later set in jewelry.
What cut and colour is Cullinan VI's diamond?
It is a Marquise cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1911. Origin / association: South Africa (origin).
Can I acquire a diamond like Cullinan VI's?
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StoneDiamond
ShapeMarquise
Carat (approx.)11.5 ct
Era1911
RegionSouth Africa (origin)

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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Stone

Diamond

Shape

Marquise

Region

🌐South Africa (origin)

Era

Belle Époque (1890–1914)
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