Cullinan Diamond mine, formerly known as Premier Diamond mine ranks third in terms of richest diamond mines of South Africa. Premier Diamond mine started operation in the year 1902. Premier mine is also the place where the biggest diamond of the world was discovered. Cullinan Diamond mine (the name was changed in the year 2003) was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan. Till now, Cullinan Diamond mine has produced 255 gem diamonds of over 100 carats. The Cullinan Diamond mine has accounted for nearly a quarter of the gem diamonds of the world of 400 carats. The biggest diamond of the world was discovered from Cullinan Diamond mine in the year 1905. The diamond called Cullinan Diamond weighed 3000 carats in uncut form. Two very large stones were cut out of this largest diamond and one of them is called 'The Star of Africa' which forms a part of the jewels adorning the British crown. Thus Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond mine tour is very enthralling. Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond mine tour is also one of the popular tours of South Africa.
The Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond mine tour lasts for approximately 4 hours. The tour operators in Pretoria operate this tour from Johannesburg. They start with Voortrekker Monument that is a monument built by architect Gerard Moerdijk in memory of the Voortrekkers who left the country between 1835 and 1854 in the heart of the city of Pretoria.
The visitors are then taken to the city of Cullinan lying in the suburbs of Pretoria city to visit the Cullinan Diamond mine. Visitors on the Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond mine tour are allowed to view the shaft and the Diamond room which features a range of uncut diamonds and a display of the replicas of the famous diamonds of the world through a big hole.
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