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World Famous Diamonds 1. This is a multi part article and is strictly for educational purposes.TranslationTranslate  
Agra Diamond
The first recorded history of the Agra Diamond in 1526 when Babur the first Mogul emperor was reported to have received the diamond from the family of the slain Raja of Agar. Many stories surround the diamond from the mid 1500 to 1891 including one story where a horse was forced to swallow the diamond so it could be smuggled out of India to England. None of the stories can be validated until 1891 when the diamond was documented to be in the position of Edwin Streeter. Today the Agra Diamond has been graded as a naturally colored Fancy Light Pink and weighs 28.15 carats. It was last sold for about $6,900.000 to the SIBA Corporation of Hong Kong. Ahmadabad
The Ahmadabad Diamond is named after the capitol of the Indian State of Gujarat and it is believed to have been purchased by a French gem merchant called Jean Baptiste Tavernier in the 1600s. The Ahmadabad Diamond has been graded by the GIA a D-color and weighs 78.86 carats, and is cut in an antique-pear shape. It was purchased in1995 by Robert Mouawad, for $4,324,554. Allnatt
This 101.29-carat cushion cut its color having been certified by the GIA as Fancy Vivid Yellow, VS2 clarity, is named after its former owner, Alfred Ernest Allnatt. The American Star
The EightStar company of California wanted to prove that optical perfection of the round brilliant diamonds could be obtained by using an exclusive light-tracking instrument called a FireScope which allows a diamond cutter to align facets so precisely that the flow of light into and out of a diamonds can be completely controlled. In 2001 this diamond was slowly cut from 14.89 to 13.42 carats over a six-week period. The key to a beautiful diamond is by cutting the diamond for maximum light output and not size and in the case of the American Star this was achieved. The Amsterdam - No Picture The Amsterdam is reported to be a synthetic black diamond weighing 33.74 carats and is completely black. It was sold in 2001 for $352.000 setting a world record for the highest price paid for a black diamond. The Archduke Joseph
Named after the Archduke Joseph August of the Hapsburg dynasty is a 76.45 carat diamond from India. It was sold in Geneva in November of 1993, for $6,487,945. The Arcots
Named after the town of Arcots the diamonds were reported to have been given to Queen Charlotte in 1777 by Nawab of Arcot. The largest was 38.6 carats and was re-cut in 1959 to 30.99 carats and the smaller was re-cut to 18.85 carats to gain greater clarity and brilliance. They largest of the Arcots was set in a pendant and later sold in 1993 to Sheik Ahmed Hassan Fitaihi, the Saudi Arabian dealer. The Ashberg - No Picture It is believed to be of amber-color and cushion shaped weighing about 102.48 carats. It is reported to have been part of the Russian Crown Jewels. In 1959 it was sold to a private buyer whose name was not revealed. It went on auction again in 1981 but the diamond failed to reach its reserve price and was withdrawn.
A04 Facts About Black Diamonds A05 The Facts About Blue Diamonds A06 Facts About Champagne Diamonds A07 Facts About Pink Diamonds A08 Facts About Yellow Diamonds A09 Facts About Green Diamonds A12 World Famous Diamonds 2 A15 World Famous Diamonds 3 A10 Facts About White Diamonds A13 Why Are Some Diamonds Colored A14 Facts About Man Made Diamonds A17 World Famous Diamonds 4 A22 World Famous Diamonds 6 A18 World Famous Diamonds 5 A35 Are Diamonds Valuable A19 Diamonds And The Computer Industry A20 History Of Man Made Diamonds A21 History Of Synthetic Diamonds A16 The 4cs Of Diamond Grading A23 Tips For Buying Emerald Cut Diamonds A24 Everyone Wants Big Diamonds A25 Facts About Rough Diamonds A26 Find Your Own Diamond Mine A27 Crater Of Diamonds State Park A28 Buying A Diamond Engagement Ring A31 How To Compare The Price Of Diamonds A32 Tips For Buying Princess Cut Diamonds A36 Are Those Diamonds Real A33 Should You Invest In Certified Diamonds A34 Diamonds From Sierra Leon A39 Finding A Diamond Buyer A37 What Went Into Getting Those Diamond Cuts A38 Do You Need A Diamond Anniversary Ring A29 What To Look For When You Buy Diamond Jewelry A30 The Secrets To Purchasing Diamond Wedding Rings A40 What To Look For In A Diamond Wholesaler Related Websites A41 Where You Can Find A Discount Diamond A42 How To Choose A Platinum Diamond Ring |
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