What is a Diamond?
Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic.
Where Can I Find Diamonds In South Africa?
Diamond Corporation, SA ®
Address: 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Thu
Phone: +27 87 700 1219
South Africa Diamond Centre
Address: City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 11 353 8781
Grand Diamonds
Address: Showroom 6A, Foyer B Sovereign Quay, 34 Somerset Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Thu
Phone: +27 21 418 2880
Diamonds, Tanzanite & Gemstones | Jewelry Shop in Cape Town
Address: 73 Saint Georges Mall, Corner Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town City Centre and nearby areas
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 21 422 2350
Where are diamonds mostly found in South Africa?
In South Africa, alluvial diamond-bearing gravels occur at Lichtenburg, Ventersdorp, Wolmaransstad, Barkley West, along the Orange and Vaal River systems, on the coast of the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces as well as offshore on the west coast.
Which place in South Africa is famous for diamonds?
Kimberley
Kimberley, city, diamond-mining centre, and capital of Northern Cape province, South Africa. It lies near the Free State province border.
Is South Africa a good place to buy diamonds?
South Africa is renowned for its exceptional diamonds, both colorful and perfectly clear.
What happens if you find a diamond in South Africa?
If you find any unpolished diamond, and you do not have a permit to prospect, dig or mine for diamonds, you must immediately take it to the nearest police station. It is an offense not to do this.