The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England

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The Devonshire Emerald has 1, carats and is one of the biggest and most famous uncut emeralds in the world. It originates from the mines of Muzo in Colombia and was gifted to the 6th Duke of Devonshire in 1831. A small piece of the original limestone it grew in can still be seen at the base.

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Location: The Natural History Museum one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London
Photo credit: © Rik Hamilton / Alamy / Afripics
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