Cullinan VIII

The Cullinan VIII diamond is a 6.8 carat, rectangular cushion cut stone that is currently found in the brooch with the Cullinan VI.


It was given as a gift to Queen Mary from the South African government in 1910. She used this diamond with a dual purpose in mind. This diamond, like the others before it, could be used in the Delhi Durbar stomacher or in the brooch fashion.


This diamond is also in current possession of HM Queen Elizabeth II as part of her personal jewellery collection and is not part of the Crown jewels.