1901 Stereoview Card Showing Handful of Rough Diamonds De Beers Mines

This stereoview card, produced in 1901 by Underwood & Underwood, features a black and white image of a man’s hand holding a handful of rough diamonds. The diamonds are from the De Beers Diamond Mines located in Kimberley, South Africa, and are said to be worth $30,000. The image emphasizes the value of these raw stones extracted from the earth. The card measures approximately 7 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall, printed on cardboard material. The front of the stereoview card includes publisher details and the title: “A mere handful of earth—$30,000 worth of rough diamonds—De Beers Diamond Mines, Kimberley, S.A.” The back of the card provides this description in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Russian, reflecting the international interest in the diamond industry during the early 20th century. This piece is an original 1st edition stereoview from the early 1900s, representing a fascinating glimpse into the diamond mining era and the value attributed to raw diamonds. It was manufactured in the United States and is a collectible item for those interested in early photographic techniques and mining history.