how did the discovery of precious gems in South Africa bring about drastic changes which transformed South Africa from mercantile system of the 17th century to industrial capitalism?
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how did the discovery of precious gems in south Africa bring about drastic changes which transformed south africa from mercantile system of the 17th century to industrial capitalism?
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During 1867, a young man named, Erasmus Jacobs discovered the first diamond near Hopetown on the south bank of the Orange River in South Africa, which had a massive impact on the diamond industry. The diamond weighed 21.25 carats and was named the Eureka Diamond.