DIAMONDS, GOLD, AND SOUTH AFRICA Diamonds and De Beers In 1867 a pretty pebble found near the Orange River, in the wilds of South Africa, was identified as a 21carat diamond. Placer diamonds were found between the Vaal and Orange Rivers later in the year, and in March 1869 an 83carat diamond turned up.
DIAMONDS, GOLD, AND SOUTH AFRICA
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