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World Famous Diamonds 4. This is a multi part article and is strictly for educational purposes.TranslationTranslate  
Darya-I-Nur
Darya-I-Nur diamond is believed to be the largest pink diamond in the world. The stone is estimated to weigh somewhere between 175 and 195 carats, and it is a light pink color. Its exact weight isn't known because its been mounted in its brooch setting for over 130 years. This stone is one of the most celebrated diamonds in the Iranian Crown Jewels and it is also one of the oldest stones known to man. De Beers Diamond
The De Beers weights 234.65 carats and is the seventh largest faceted diamond in the world. It was found in the De Beers Consolidated Mine in March 1888. Prior to being cut the diamond weighed 428.50 carats. It was centerpiece of a ceremonial necklace known as the Patiala Necklace in 1928. In 1973 the necklace disappeared and then the remnants was discovered in a jewelry shop in London in 1998 with most of the large stone missing. The De Beers Diamond was sold in 1982 for $3,160,000. De Young Red Diamond
The De Young Red is a 5.03 carat red diamond and is considered as the third largest in the world. This diamond is not really pure red. This stone has a slightly brown hue which makes it look like a fine garnet that ruby-like. Since this diamond has very unique color, this was once sold at an estate sale as a red garnet. Luckily, this fine piece of precious stone was later on recovered and identified to be a very rare red diamond. At present, the De Young Red is under the custody of the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC and often figured in exhibits in that museum. Unlike the Type I diamonds that derived their color from impurities imbedded in the diamond, Red diamonds are considered a Type II and get their color from a process known as Plastic Deformation. They get their coloration due to structural anomalies caused by Plastic Deformation during the crystal growth. The intense pressure changes the lattice structure of diamonds and has led to the formation of Pink, Red, and Brown colored diamonds. Dresden Diamond
The largest natural green diamond in the world is The Dresden Green. It is classified as an "apple-green" color and weighs in at 40.70 carats. The Gemmological Institute of America examined the stone in 1988. The Dresden Green Diamond was proved to be not only of extraordinary quality, but also a rare type IIa diamond and is consider the largest and finest natural green diamond ever found. The Dresden Green gets its name from the capitol of Saxony where it has been on display for more than 200 years. The earliest known reference to its existence occurs in The Post Boy, a London new-sheet of the 1700's. The diamond was sold in Switzerland in 1997 for $715,320.
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 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 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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