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ROUGH DIAMONDS
Rough diamonds on a table in South Africa. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 20157767
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Diamonds Precious Rough Stones
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Bring the allure of the diamond mines to your home with the Media Storehouse Rough Diamonds Jigsaw Puzzle. This captivating puzzle features an iconic image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, showcasing a table laden with rough diamonds from the 1930s in South Africa. Immerse yourself in the rich history of diamond mining and enjoy the satisfying experience of piecing together this intriguing puzzle. Perfect for diamond enthusiasts, history buffs, and puzzle lovers alike, this challenging yet rewarding puzzle promises hours of entertainment and a beautiful finished product to proudly display. Unleash your inner detective and embark on a thrilling journey to discover the hidden treasures within this captivating puzzle.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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