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World Famous Diamonds 2. This is a multi part article and is strictly for educational purposes.TranslationTranslate  
The Beau Sancy
Also called The Little Sancy is a rounded pear shaped and weights about 34 carats and has been confused with its counter part called The Sancy which is 54 carats. This diamond was bought by Prince Frederick Henry of Orange the grandfather of King Fredrick I of Prussia, who died in the year 1647. The Beau Sancy is now in the possession of the head of the house of Hohenzollern, Prince Louis-Ferdinand of Prussia, grandson of William II, the last Emperor of Germany. The Beluga
The Beluga diamond weighs over 103 carats and is the largest standard oval brilliant cut diamond in the world. This diamond was featured in an article about Blood Diamonds in the March 2002 issue of National geographic magazine. The Black Orlov
The Blace Orlov is said to have derived its name from the Russian Princess Nadia Vyegin-Orlov who owned it during the mid 1800s. It is a cushion cut stone weighing 76.50 carats and is a very dark gun metal color. It has also been rumored to have been cut from a 195 carat stone that belonged to a shrine near Pondicherry, India in the 1900s. There is no evidence of a Russian princess by that name nor has India ever produced any large black diamonds of note. In 1969, the stone was sold for $300,000. The Blue Empress
The Blue Empress is a rare blue pear shaped diamond that weights about 14 carats and is part of a necklace valued at around $16,000,000. The necklace is made from 18K white gold with smaller white diamonds surrounding the blue empress. The Blue Heart
This diamond weights 30.82 carats and is of a rare deep blue color. In 1910 Cartier purchased the diamond and sold it to an Argentinean woman named Mrs. Unzue. Van Cleef & Arpels bought the stone in 1953 for an estimated $300,000. The Blue Empress is on exhibit in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Along with the Hope diamond and the Heart of Eternity, it is one of the world most famous blue diamonds. The Blue Magic
Blue diamonds are among the rarest of colored diamond and they obtain their color from the small amounts of boron that was trapped during its crystallization process. The Blue Magic is pear shaped and weights 12.02 carats. It is estimated to be work between $5,000,000 and $6,000,000. The Briolette of India
The Briolette of India is 90.38 carats and if the legends hold up it may be the oldest diamond on record. Richard the Lionhearted believed to have taken it on the Third Crusade. The gem is very unique and remains the most famous briolette-cut diamond in the world.
A11 World Famous Diamonds 1 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 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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