KIMBERLEY SUNSHINE DIAMOND SOURCE & ORIGIN
The enchanting story of a sunshine diamond stone. From its humble origins in the historic Kimberly mine, the beauty of this stone lies not only in its appearance but in the positive impact its discovery will have on the region's environment initiatives.
The Northern Cape Province
The Kimberley mine in the Northern Cape province has been in operation since 1886, and was at the heart of the 19th century South African diamond rush. It has long been a source of important diamonds, and the region is particularly famous for producing top-quality yellow stones such as the Kimberley Octahedron, which was discovered in 1972 and is the largest natural yellow diamond in the world, weighing a massive 616 carats. It is on display at the Diamond Vault at the Big Hole in Kimberley.
A FLAWLESS DISCOVERY
Our gemmologists had expected that the rough Kimberley Sunshine Diamond would yield a 20ct cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond with VS clarity. What emerged instead from the cutters’ wheel was a 22.09ct cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond that was internally flawless, as well as an additional 4.5ct Cape diamond from the same rough.
Brighter Communities
The Kimberley mine is an important source of enrichment for the local community. As well as providing safe working conditions, well-paid jobs (at least four times the national average wage) and opportunities to develop new skills, the operating Mining company Ekapa invests in community outreach and support beyond its immediate workforce. It also funds environmental projects to protect South Africa’s natural habitat and right any disruption caused by mining.
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