History of Diamond Mining in the World



Diamond Mining -- South Africa

Gardner Williams was a General Manager of De Beers. His 1000+ page epic work extensively describes the history of South Africa, its diamond mines, mining, cultures, towns and work conditions.
Diamond Mines of South Africa Vol. II

Early article on Diamond Matrix, Kimberlite

Wikipedia on the Cullinan Mine, the Koffiefonteyn Mine and the Kimberley Mine

 

Catelle also dedicated a large chapter to "South African Diamonds" in his classic on Diamonds.

Famous British jeweler Edwin Streeter (who competed with the Rothschildts for the rights of the famous Burma Ruby mines) extensively wrote about Diamonds in South Africa as well.

More recent history in Hershey's
Book of the Diamonds

 

Diamond Mining -- Brazil

 

List of Diamond Mines

Wikipedia's list of diamond mines in the world.

 

Diamond Mining -- India

Geologist Val. Ball on Diamond Mines
Catelle on Indian Diamonds
Tavernier on Golconda Diamond Mines

 

Diamond Mining -- Arkansas USA

Diamond Mining -- Borneo Indonesia

Edwin Streeter on Borneo Diamond Mines
Tavernier travelled to Borneo and writes about Diamond Mines

 

Africa Diamond Mining -- Other

1911 Belgian Kongo, included colored Diamonds