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Icon Archive › Historic Stone › the Second Star of Africa

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the Second Star of Africa

Cushion Diamond 317.4ct — second-largest Cullinan stone set in the Imperial State Crown

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the Second Star of Africa is associated, in the documented record, with a Cushion Diamond of approximately 317.4 carats. second-largest Cullinan stone set in the Imperial State Crown (1907).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great diamond stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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What diamond or jewel is associated with the Second Star of Africa?

the Second Star of Africa is associated, in the documented record, with a Cushion Diamond of approximately 317.4 carats. second-largest Cullinan stone set in the Imperial State Crown.

What cut and colour is the Second Star of Africa's diamond?

It is a Cushion cut.

What era and origin is it from?

It dates to 1907. Origin / association: South Africa (origin).

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StoneDiamond

ShapeCushion

Carat (approx.)317.4 ct

Era1907

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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