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Star of the South The 128.48-carat Star of the South is one of the world's most famous diamonds. Discovered in 1853, it became the first Brazilian diamond to receive international acclaim. The stone was graded as VS-2 in clarity and Fancy Light Pinkish-Brown in color. It was also determined to be a type Iia diamond. Color: pinkish-brown Cut Weight(carat): 128.48 Cut: Cushion Country of origin: Brazil Date discovered: 1853
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Steinmetz Pink Diamond modified oval brilliant cut (step cut crown, brilliant pavilion), largest known fancy vivid pink, at 59.60 carats (11.92 g). Color: pink Cut Weight(carat): 59.6 Cut: Oval
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Strawn-Wagner Diamond a diamond which received a "perfect" 0/0/0 rating from the American Gem Society, weighing 3.03 carats (0.61 g) rough and 1.09 carats (0.22 g) cut. On exhibit at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, where it was found in 1990. Color: colorless Rough Weight(carat): 3.03 Cut Weight(carat): 1.09 Cut: Round Country of origin: America Date discovered: 1990
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Taylor-Burton Diamond purchased by Richard Burton for his wife Elizabeth Taylor, weighing 68 carats (14 g).The original rough diamond was found in 1966 in the Premier Mine in South Africa, weighing 241 carats (48 g). Color: colorless Cut Weight(carat): 68 Cut: Pear Country of origin: South Africa Date discovered: 1966
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Tereschenko The fancy blue pear-shaped diamond weighing 42.92(8.4 g) metric carats, the fourth largest recorded blue diamond Color: blue Cut Weight(carat): 42 Cut: Pear Country of origin: probably India
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Tiffany Yellow Diamond antique modified cushion-shaped stellar brilliant cut, on display at Tiffany & Co.'s New York City store. It weighs 128.54 carats (25.71 g). Color: yellow Rough Weight(carat): 280 Cut Weight(carat): 128.54 Cut: Modified antique cushion brilliant Country of origin: South Africa Date discovered: 1878
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Uncle Sam Uncle Sam is the nickname for the largest diamond ever discovered in the United States, emerald-cut, M color (pale brown), VVS2 clarity. It was found in 1924 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas at the Prairie Creek pipe mine, which later became known as the Crater of Diamonds State Park.The rough diamond as originally discovered weighed 40.23 carats (8.046 g). Color: brown Rough Weight(carat): 40.23 Cut Weight(carat): 12 Cut: Emerald-cut Country of origin: America Date discovered: 1924
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Williamson pink diamond The Williamson pink diamond is flawless pink diamond discovered at the Williamson diamond mine in Tanzania in 1947. The owner of the mine, Canadian geologist John Williamson, gave the uncut stone to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip upon their wedding in November 1947. Color: pink Cut Weight(carat): 23.6 Cut: Round Country of origin: Tanzania Date discovered: 1947
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Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond 35.56 carats (7.11 g), Fancy Deep Grayish Blue, VS2 clarity., antique oval stellar brilliant cut - was recut! Sold at Christie's, London, December 10, 2008 for $23.4 million to Lawrence Graff, currently the second highest price ever paid for a diamond at auction. Color: blue Cut Weight(carat): 35.56 Cut: Antique oval stellar brilliant Country of origin: India Date discovered: Mid-1600s
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