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Like the famous Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, the Taylor-Burton Diamond was another of Richard Burton’s extravagant gifts to wife Elizabeth Taylor during their public and tumultuous marriages. It’s also the final famous diamond in our series.
Read More >>In addition to Cullinan I (link) and the already featured famous diamond Cullinan II, the 3,025-carat Cullinan rough also produced stones III-IX in addition to 96 small brilliants. Two of the larger stones, Cullinan III and IV, originally referred to as the “Lesser Stars of Africa” are affectionately called “Granny’s Chips.” Together, these famous diamonds account for a total of 158 carats!
Read More >>Strangely enough, the 127.01-carat famous diamond called The Portuguese seems to have no connection to its namesake country. At one point, legend claimed that the diamond was found in Brazil in the mid-18th century and became part of the Portuguese crown jewels. However, with no known substantiation to this story, the legend has been discredited.
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Jewelry designers have long been enchanted by the sea. It’s a subject rich in beauty, myth, and romance – all classic elements of fine jewelry.
Read More >>At 243.35 carats, the Jubilee is one of the finest examples of a famous diamond of exceptional color, purity and size. (It is not to be confused with the Golden Jubilee Diamond, the 545.67-carat gem , which is a brown diamond.)
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Wondering where to start in creating your jewelry wardrobe? GIA put together this list of 11 Peices of Jewelry Every Women Should Own. Jewelry essentials to ensure that you have the perfect accessory for any event. Click on the image below to see a larger view. Bookmark and share!
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