The World’s Most Famous Diamonds

Only a percentage of all harvested diamonds are actually gemstone quality – giving diamonds their rare reputation. So when a diamond is able to capture the world’s attention as one of the world’s famous diamonds, it must be truly exceptional. Diamonds are revered for their hardness as well as their high dispersion of light. However, some of the world’s diamonds have been made famous not necessarily because of their quality but because of the story behind the diamond. The Great Star of Africa At 530.20 carats, the Great Star of Africa currently listed as the largest cut diamond in the world. It is pear shaped with 74 facets and is part of the “royal scepter” being held in the Tower of London with the other Crown Jewels. This amazing diamond was first cut from the Cullian, the largest diamond crystal ever discovered at 3106 carats, which was used to create 96 similar stones. Discovered in the year 1095, the Great Star of Africa is famous not only because... Read more »

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