Queen’s 96th birthday celebrated with release of new photograph Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top royal stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Among the Queen's Crown Jewels is the Cullinan I diamond, also known as the Great Star of Africa, which sits in the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross. The Great Star of Africa weighs an incredible 530.2 carats, has 74 facets, and was cut as a pendeloque-cut brilliant. The diamond was one of nine major stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found to date, which weighed a staggering 3,106.75 carats. Related articles Harry and Meghan back down on UK return red line Sophie and Edward suddenly cancel overseas … [Read more...] about A look at the Great Star of Africa – the huge diamond in Queen’s sceptre