Famous Diamonds


The Centenary diamond

July 23rd, 2007

The world’s largest top-color diamond
The Centenary Diamond was recovered at Premier Mine (DeBeers) in times od centenary celebrations of DeBeers, hence it beautiful name.

Popularity: 23% [?]

The Centenary diamond

Famous Diamonds in the World I.

June 7th, 2007

The Régent

Discovered: 1698
Weight: 140.64 carats
Owner: France (Displayed at Louvre)

A truly historic diamond discovered in 1701 by an Indian slave near Golconda, it weighed 410 carats in the rough.

Popularity: 57% [?]

Famous Diamonds in the World I.

The Black Orlov

June 7th, 2007

According to the legend, the Black Orlov is said to have taken its name from the Russian Princess Nadia Vyegin-Orlov who owned it for time. It is a 67.50-carat cushion-cut stone, a so-called black diamond (actually, a very dark gun-metal color).

Popularity: 35% [?]

The Black Orlov