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ROUGH DIAMONDS
Rough diamonds on a table in South Africa. Date: 1930s
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Diamonds Precious Rough Stones
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a touch of glamour and nostalgia to your daily routine with Media Storehouse's Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite image of rough diamonds from the 1930s, sourced from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, these mugs are the perfect blend of history and function. Each mug holds your favorite beverage while showcasing the timeless beauty of these precious gems. Add a unique and personal touch to your mug collection, and start your day with a reminder of nature's most precious treasures.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This evocative photograph captures the raw beauty and essence of the diamond industry in its earliest form, as rough diamonds lay scattered across a table in South Africa during the 1930s. The diamonds, in their natural state, glint and gleam in the light, their rough, angular shapes a stark contrast to the polished gems we know today. The table, laden with these precious stones, is a testament to the labor-intensive process of diamond mining, where each stone was painstakingly sorted and graded by hand. The diamond industry in South Africa had been in full swing since the late 1800s, but it was in the 1930s that the country truly came into its own as a major global supplier. The discovery of the rich Kimberley Diamond Fields in the late 1860s had set off a gold rush, and the industry continued to grow, fueled by the demand for diamonds in jewelry and industrial applications. The rough diamonds in this photograph were likely extracted from the earth using a combination of manual labor and rudimentary mining techniques. Once brought to the surface, they would be sorted and graded based on their size, shape, and clarity. The largest and most flawless diamonds would be set aside for cutting and polishing, while the smaller, less valuable stones would be used for industrial purposes or discarded. Despite the harsh conditions and backbreaking labor, the allure of the diamonds kept miners and entrepreneurs coming to South Africa in search of fortune and fame. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the raw, untamed beauty of nature held the power to captivate and inspire.
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