Show to cut record diamond in amsterdam a syndicate has been formed which will bear tho the great expense and risk attending tho the cutting of what Is the largest known diamond the excelsior the excelsior was found at the dianI OLd mines of south africa in 1893 it has the size of a hens egg and weighs in prese present preset t raw state carats barats which is nearly twice tice aa as much as the kohl noor weighed before it was nas reduced to its present size alze specially constructed ted machinery has to be employed for cating the excelsior ond and great care Is used in insuring its safety from theft |