A somatic symptom disorder, formerly known as a somatoform disorder, is a category of mental disorder included in a number of diagnostic schemes of mental illness, including the DSM-5. diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder requires that the subject have recurring somatic complaints for at least six months. Symptoms are sometimes similar to those of other illnesses and may last for years. Usually, the symptoms begin appearing during adolescence, and patients are diagnosed before the age of 30 years.
The biggest of the three diamonds was found using the latest in recovery technology. With older equipment, Lamb said, it might have been missed and been ground up with waste stones. The largest gem quality diamond was the 3,106 carat Cullinan Diamond found in South Africa in 1905. From that was cut the First Star of Africa which now adorns the Royal Scepter -- one of the British crown jewels now on display at the Tower of London. CNNMoney (London) First published November 19, 2015: 8:50 AM ET.
The Cullinan Diamond, weighing 3,106 carats in its rough state, was first discovered in 1905 at a mine near Pretoria in South Africa. It was originally thrown away as it was thought it to be too large to be a diamond.