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Jones Diamond The ˇ°Jones Diamond,ˇ± also known as the ˇ°Punch Jones Diamond,ˇ± "The Grover Jones Diamond," or "The Horseshoe Diamond," was a 34.48 carat (6.896 g) alluvial diamond found in Peterstown, West Virginia by members of the Jones family. It remains the largest alluvial diamond ever discovered in North America. Color: blueish-white Cut Weight(carat): 34.48 Cut: Horseshoe Country of origin: America Date discovered: 1928
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Kazanjian Red Diamond a 5.05-carat (1.01 g) Emerald-cut red diamond formerly known simply as "Red Diamond". This is the third largest known Red diamond. It was cut from a 35-carat (7.0 g) piece of boart discovered near Lichtenburg, South Africa. It reappeared in 2007 after a 37-year absence from sight, and was purchased by Kazanjian Brothers Inc. Color: brownish-red Rough Weight(carat): 35 Cut Weight(carat): 5.05 Cut: Square,Emerald-cut Country of origin: South Africa Date discovered: 1927
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Kimberley Diamond A Flawless, 70-carat, step cut, champagne-colored diamond that was found in the Kimberley Mine, South Africa. It was recut into this modern shape in in 1921 from a large, flat stone Color: yellow Cut Weight(carat): 55.09 Country of origin: South Africa
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Lesotho Promise is the 15th-largest diamond, the tenth-largest white diamond, and the largest diamond to be found in 13 years. The original stone was 603 carats (121 g), although the largest diamond after the cutting was 75 carats (15 g). Color: colorless Rough Weight(carat): 603 Cut Weight(carat): 75 Cut: Pear Country of origin: South Africa Date discovered: 22 August 2006
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Martian Pink Named by American jeweler Ronald Winston in 1976. Sold by auction in May 2012 for US $17 million, "the largest round fancy intense pink diamond to ever go under the hammer", according to Christie's. Color: pink Cut Weight(carat): 12.04 Cut: Round
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Moon of Baroda The Moon of Baroda is a 24.04 carats (4.81 g) cut diamond discovered in Vadodara (Baroda), India. The diamond, canary yellow in colour, is cut in a pear shape. When found, the rough diamond weighed 25.95 carats (5.19 g). Color: yellow Cut Weight(carat): 24.04 Cut: Pear Country of origin: India
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Moussaieff Red Diamond the second largest known Red diamond, at 5.11 carats (1.02 g). Color: red Rough Weight(carat): 13 Cut Weight(carat): 5.11 Cut: Triangular Brilliant Country of origin: Brazil Date discovered: mid-1990s
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Nassak Diamond The Nassak Diamond (also known as the Nassac Diamond[2] and the Eye of the Idol[3]) is a large, 43.38 carats (8.68 g) diamond that originated as a larger diamond in the 15th century in India. Color: blue-white Cut Weight(carat): 43.38 Cut: Emerald Country of origin: India Date discovered: 15th century
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Nepal Diamond 79.41 carats (15.88 g), fine quality antique pear-shaped brilliant, sold by Harry Winston to private collector in 1961. Thought to have originated from the Golconda Mines. Color: colorless Cut Weight(carat): 79.41 Cut: Pear Country of origin: India
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Nur-Ul-Ain Diamond around 60 carats (12 g) originally from India but now part of the Iranian crown jewels. Color: pink Cut Weight(carat): 60 Cut: Oval Brilliant Country of origin: India
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Ocean Dream Diamond the only known natural Fancy Deep Blue-Green, and weighs 5.51 carats (1.10 g). Color: blue-green Cut Weight(carat): 5.51 Cut: Fancy Trillion Country of origin: Central Africa
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Polar Star Diamond a colorless cushion-shaped stellar brilliant diamond weighing 41.28 carats (8.26 g).the Polar Star diamond was purchased in England for the Russian crown and is notable because of its rare purity and lustre. Color: colorless Cut Weight(carat): 41.28 Cut: Cushion
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