1. The Wittelsbach (also known as Der Blaue Wittelsbacher) is a 35.56 carat blue diamond mined in India. In the 17th century, rare diamonds are blue-gray brought to Europe. It weighs 35.56 metric carats and measures 24.40 millimeters in diameter and a depth of 8.29 millimeters. The stone has been cut by 82 arranged in a pattern atypical aspect. This diamond has been given as gifts in the
year 1664 to the Infanta Margarita Teresa who was 15 years old by his father, King Philip IV of Spain, and eventually became fixtures in both the crown jewel of Bavaria or Austria. Wittelsbach Diamond Hope Diamond has been compared with (a well-known gem diamond others) mainly for color and clarity.
This diamond has a price of U.S. $ 23.4 million, the highest price ever paid at auction for a diamond jewel. This diamond was bought by London-based yuwelir, Lawrence Graff on December 10, 2008.
The best pink diamonds
2. Steinmetz Pink Diamond is one of the rarest diamonds in the world, weighing approximately 59.60 carats (11.92 grams) and has been rated as 'internally Flawless' which means no internal defects. This gem is probably the best pink diamond that can be found at this time. This diamond has been assessed as pink diamonds by the Gemological Institute sunniest of America. It took about 20 months by the Steinmetz group just for this rare gem stone cutting. Diamond stone was first shown to the public on May 29, 2003 in Monaco, and worn around the neck supermodel Helena Christensen. Other famous women who wear lucky this precious stone is the actress Jenna Elfman at the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Splendor of Diamonds". Currently famous pink diamond Steinmetz is owned by the Steinmetz group. This stone is said to have a value estimated at $ 25 million.
one of the rarest diamonds
3. Centenary Diamond is a diamond that has a 273.8 carat (54.7 g) with 247 facets (the original rough stone is 599 carats, 120 g), this stone is the third largest diamond that has been produced by the Premier Mine. Gemological Institute of
America has assessed the Centenary Diamond color as a class D, which is the highest grade on a diamond is colorless and externally and internally flawless. In May 1991, this spectacular gemstone is shown for the first time to the world. The owner of this diamond at the moment still remains unknown, De Beers Group's policy is to not disclose such information but Gabi Tolkowsky (one of the most eminent diamond cutter who was chosen to evaluate the Centenary) argues that the diamond was sold to a young English / businessmen from Israel in June 2008. Estimated value reaches a minimum price of USD 100 million.
The most famous diamond stone
4. Hope Diamond, every expert or fanatic diamond diamonds should already know about this one. Hope Diamond gemstone is a stone diamond that was reportedly the most popular and one of the most expensive is also very famous because of the curse of death. Hope Diamond is a large steel blue diamond which has a 45.52 carat (9.10 g). The amount of boron in the crystal structure of this lead type IIb diamonds are
produced DC-blue on the naked eye. First it was the rough crystal weighing 112 carats was found from India and was stolen from the statue of the god Sita.
Since the temple was stolen from India (maybe that's why everyone who tried to have this stone will be cursed, because the stone was taken without permission), and pass through several hands, this gemstone is believed to have killed at least 10 people died and others suffered misfortune and other tragedies.
Hope Diamond is displayed in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC (which is where the final destinations). Estimated value $ 300 - $ 350 million USD.
most expensive diamond
5. Cullinan Diamond is a diamond that has 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g), this diamond is the largest gem-quality rough ever found. Cullinan I, the pieces of pear-shaped diamonds and is also part of the largest gem cut from the Cullinan diamond (that's why called the Cullinan I) or also known as the Star of Africa, has a 530.2 carat (106.0 g) is the world's largest diamond to 1985 .
Cullinan I is currently at the head of the royal Cross stick. Cullinan II (aka Lesser Star of Africa) is the second part of the largest gem cut from the Cullinan, has a 317.4 carat (63.5 g), and is also the fourth largest diamond in the world. Both of these precious stones are now in a United Kingdom Crown Jewels. The estimated value of more than £ 200 million, $ 400 million.
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