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Golden Maharaja Diamond

The history of the Golden Maharaja is not knows it is believed to have come from South Africa. It is 65.57 carats and classified as a Fancy Dark Orange-Brown in color. It is a modified Pear shape having the crown and pavilion main facets horizontally divided with extra facets. This type of modification to the standard cut is sometimes applied when cutting larger diamonds. It was sold in 2006 for $1,382,400.

Graff Pink Supreme Diamond

This pink pear shaped diamond is 10.83 carats and is consider internally flawless. Lawrence Graff of London purchased this diamond in 1993 for 6,163,500 Swiss francs.

Great Chrysanthemum Diamond

The Great Chrysanthemum was found in 1963 in South Africa. The diamond appeared to be a light honey color but after cutting it proved to be a rich golden brown in color similar to a chrysanthemum after which it was named. It was cut into a 104.16 carat pear shape and was mounted as the central stone in a necklace of 410 oval and marquise shaped diamonds.

Gruosi Diamond

The Gruosi is the largest heart shaped black diamond in the world. It took three years to cut this diamond in 1998 from a rough stone weighing 300.12 carats to its current weight of 115.34 carats. It was originally intended to have the stone cut into an oval shape, but the stone proved to be very difficult to work. This is not uncommon for black diamonds. The Grousi heart is the centerpiece of a necklace of smaller black and white diamonds set in white gold.

Heart Of Eternity

The Heart of Eternity is Fancy Vivid Blue in color and weighs 27 carats.

Hope Diamond

The Hope Diamond is more than a billion years old and it is the worlds' largest deep blue diamond at 45.52 carats. It was first found in Golconda, India in the early 1600s and has had a very checkered pasted ever since. It has crossed oceans and continents many times, has been owned by Kings and Commoners, has been stolen and recovered, sold and resold, cut and re-cut. Today blue diamonds are valued for their history as much as their rare color.


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A04 Facts About Black Diamonds
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A05 The Facts About Blue Diamonds
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A06 Facts About Champagne Diamonds
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A07 Facts About Pink Diamonds
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A09 Facts About Green Diamonds
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A10 Facts About White Diamonds
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A13 Why Are Some Diamonds Colored
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A14 Facts About Man Made Diamonds
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A35 Are Diamonds Valuable
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A19 Diamonds And The Computer Industry
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A20 History Of Man Made Diamonds
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A21 History Of Synthetic Diamonds
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A16 The 4cs Of Diamond Grading
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A23 Tips For Buying Emerald Cut Diamonds
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A24 Everyone Wants Big Diamonds
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A27 Crater Of Diamonds State Park
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A31 How To Compare The Price Of Diamonds
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A32 Tips For Buying Princess Cut Diamonds
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A33 Should You Invest In Certified Diamonds
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A34 Diamonds From Sierra Leon
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A39 Finding A Diamond Buyer
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A37 What Went Into Getting Those Diamond Cuts
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A38 Do You Need A Diamond Anniversary Ring
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A29 What To Look For When You Buy Diamond Jewelry
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A30 The Secrets To Purchasing Diamond Wedding Rings
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A40 What To Look For In A Diamond Wholesaler
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A42 How To Choose A Platinum Diamond Ring
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