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Famous Diamonds Chart
Star of the SouthStar 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

Steinmetz Pink DiamondSteinmetz 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

Strawn-Wagner DiamondStrawn-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

Taylor-Burton DiamondTaylor-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

TereschenkoTereschenko
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

Tiffany Yellow DiamondTiffany 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

Uncle SamUncle 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

Williamson pink diamondWilliamson 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

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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