Seven uncut diamonds from the Republic of South Africa have been donated to the Kazimierz Maślankiewicz Mineralogical Museum in Wrocław. The stones had previously been secured by the Lower Silesian National Revenue Administration. Why? Their illegal import into Poland.
The diamonds were transferred for the benefit of the University of Wrocław on 2 September 2026.
The diamonds did not enter circulation
As reported by the National Revenue Administration, the stones could not be released for circulation. Due to their educational and scientific value, it was decided to transfer them to the museum.
All seven diamonds can now be viewed at the “Precious and Decorative Stones” exhibition at the aforementioned museum.
The rough stones have irregular, rounded shapes. According to an expert opinion, they feature, among other things, ridged protrusions, while some specimens have forms resembling a sphere or cube.
The diamonds have a diameter of approximately 4–5 millimetres.
How much are they worth?
The expert opinion states that, after cutting, the seven stones could yield a total of approximately 3.50 carats, or about 0.70 grams.
Their value was estimated at $4,207. After cutting, the largest of the secured diamonds could reach a mass of 0.96 carats.
The diamonds had previously been secured by the KAS
However, the history of these specimens is even more interesting. The diamonds were secured in connection with the fiscal offence of illegally importing them without a customs declaration and certification.
The forfeiture of the stones to the State Treasury was subsequently ordered by a final court judgment.