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Discovery of the Eureka Diamond
- When
- 1867
- Where
- Orange River banks
Erasmus Jacobs found the 21.25-carat diamond near Hopetown on the Orange River in 1867.
The 15-year-old Erasmus Stephanus Jacobs discovered the stone in 1867. It weighed 21.25 carats initially. This event is the core of the scope, distinct from the later rush.
Sources
- Eureka Diamond Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-11
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