Diamonds serve as a material for the manufacture of some of the most exquisite and expensive jewelry in the world - diamonds. They have always been an object of attraction and admiration for people. Some of them are famous for their history, others for a sky-high price, and others for their size.
has the biggest diamonds in the world , which were discovered ever.
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Millennium star Weight 777 carats
In the tenth place among the largest gemstones is a 1990 diamond weighing 777 carats. He was found in one of the Congo deposits. For several years the masters occupied with the processing of jewelry, which was named " Millennium Star ".In 1999, the presentation of the finished diamond was held. A year later, during an exhibition in London, an attempt was made to steal Millennium Stars, but criminals quickly figured out. The real cost of decoration is unknown, but there is evidence that the amount of its insurance is about 100 million euros.
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Red Cross Weight 375 carats
A diamond with a net weight of 375 carats, mined in 1901 by the South African mine of De Beers, is the ninth largest jewel. After processing, the jewel has acquired a pattern of the eight-pointed Maltese cross, which is clearly visible through the upper edge. That is why the diamond was named " Red Cross ".The unique diamond has an exceptional ability: to accumulate daylight, and then to glow in the dark. The jewel was presented as a gift to the Red Cross of Britain in 1918, which exposed the stone for auction. Then the diamond went for 10 thousand pounds, and all the proceeds went to the improvement of the medical institution and medicine for the sick. The cost of the "Red Cross" by some estimates is today two million euros.
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De Beers Weight 428.5 carats
The eighth place is the precious discovery of 1888 weighing 428.5 carats, found in the South African mine "Kimberley".After cutting, a brilliant diamond of 234.65 carats was produced, which was referred to as " De Beers ".The stone was purchased by Prince Patiala for the collection. Later, the diamond became an ornament of one of the most expensive necklaces with the name "Patiala".After the death of the prince, the decoration disappeared and many of the diamonds were not found.
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Jubilee Weight 650,8 carats
The seventh place is a diamond, the weight of which was initially 650.80 carats. It was discovered in the South African deposits in 1895.The colorless stone was named in honor of President William Francis Reitz, but in 1897, the year of the "diamond" anniversary of the reign of the British Queen Victoria, was renamed " Jubilee ."A few years later, a diamond was purchased by businessman Dorabji Jamsetji Tata for his wife. After the death of the owners, the heirs put up a family luxury for sale."Jubilee" repeatedly changed the hosts, but then found its refuge in the Washington museum, where it is now used as an exhibit for the public.
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Jubilee Weight 273.85 carats
Another of the most unique and largest diamonds was found in 1986 in South Africa, whose initial weight was 600 carats. After cutting it turned out a diamond of 273.85 carats from 247 faces, which was named "Centenary".This is one of the largest diamonds, received the highest color group D and the highest purity of FI .The jewel was rented by the Tower of London for demonstration. In 2008, "Centennial" was sold to one of the wealthy American people, whose name is kept secret.
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Spirit de Grizegono Weight 312.24 carats
One of the most unique and large stones ever found is the black diamond " Spirit de Grisegono ", whose initial weight was 590 carats. He was found in Central Africa. After processing the jewelry, a magnificent black diamond with a weight of 312.24 carats was produced."Spirit de Grizegono" received a cut in the form of a rose. After many years it was installed in a ring framed with small transparent diamonds. Currently, the rarest treasure belongs to the company "De Grizogono".
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Small Star of Africa Price 317.4 carats
One of the most famous gems ever mined by mankind is a 3106 diamond, discovered in South Africa in the English colony of the Transvaal. He was found in the mine of Cullinan, in honor of which he was named. Later, several brilliant diamonds were made from the stone by the most skilled cutter Joseph Asher. One of them was named "Kulinen II " or "Small Star of Africa", whose weight is 317.4 carats. The larger diamond was named "Kulinen I " and is lower in the list of our rating." Small Star of Africa " is currently the decoration of the British crown and its value is estimated at $ 200 million.
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Unparalleled Price 407.48 carats
Three of the largest gemstones opens a diamond in 407, 48 carats, called " Unparalleled ."Its initial weight was 890 carats. It was discovered in the 80s of the last century by a girl who was walking alongside MIBA Diamond Mine( Congo).Among the scattered rubble, she saw a dazzlingly beautiful brownish-golden stone. For sale "Incomparable" was exhibited in 1988.It was purchased by the Theodore Horowitz, a woman from Geneva, for $ 12 million. In 2002, the diamond was in electronic trading. For "Incomparable" asked 12 million, but those who wanted to buy a jewel for the astronomical price were not found. A few years ago, a golden brown diamond found shelter in an incredible necklace of rose gold with 91 stones. To date, the value of the diamond has increased and is estimated at $ 20 million.
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Cullinan I Price 530.2 carats
In second place among the gems that have ever been mined is a 530.2 carat diamond, called " Cullinan I ".Otherwise it is called "Big Star of Africa"."Culinan I " was discovered in the English colony of Transvaal at the beginning of the last century. The precious jewel was donated to the King of Britain Edward VII for his birthday. Cutting out the Big Star of Africa was entrusted to one of the most prestigious jewelry houses of IJ Asher and Co. Colorless stone began to shimmer in 76 facets. At the moment, the diamond is in the Tower of London. The cost of "Culinary I " is estimated at 4 million dollars.
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Golden Jubilee Price 755.5 carats
Topping the rating is the largest diamond weighing 755.5 carats, which was found in 1985 in South Africa's Premier mine. The gemstone after cutting began to weigh 545.67 carats and turned into a luxurious yellow-brown diamond. His processing was carried out by one of the best cutters Gaby Tolkowski, who took two years to refine the jewelry. The master named his creation "a kushon with elements of a fiery rose."After a few years, when he was in the Thai Diamond Manufacturers Association, the stone was used as an exhibit. But then the jewel was acquired by Thai businessmen and was presented as a gift to the king for the 50th anniversary. After that, the diamond began to be called as " Golden Jubilee ".Currently, it is stored in the Royal Palace and is part of the treasures of the Thai crown. Its cost is estimated at 4 to 12 million dollars.
