The Wittelsbach (also known as Der Blaue Wittelsbacher) is a 35.56-carat blue diamond mined in India. In the 17th century, rare diamonds grayish-blue was 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 aspects arranged in an atypical pattern. This diamond has been given as a gift in 1664 to the Infanta Margarita Teresa aged 15 years by her father, the king Philip IV of Spain, and eventually became fixtures on both the crown jewel of Bavaria or Austria. Wittelsbach Diamond has been compared with the Hope Diamond (another famous diamond jewel) 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.
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 may be the best pink diamond that can be found today. This diamond has been rated as pink diamonds by the Gemological Institute brightest of America. It took about 20 months by the Steinmetz group cut just for this rare gemstone. Diamond stone was first shown to the public on May 29, 2003 in Monaco, and worn around the neck of supermodel Helena Christensen. Other famous women who wear lucky gemstones actress Jenna Elfman is the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Splendor of Diamonds". Currently Steinmetz pink diamond is owned by a group famous Steinmetz. This stone is said to have a value estimated at $ 25 million.
Centenary Diamond is a diamond which has 273.8 carats (54.7 g) with 247 facets (original rough stone was 599 carats, 120 g), this stone is the 3rd largest diamond has been produced by the Premier Mine. Gemological Institute of America has assessed the Centenary Diamond color as class D, which is the highest grade diamond is colorless and internally and externally flawless. In May 1991, this spectacular gemstone was 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 Centenary) argues that the diamond was sold to a young British / Israeli businessman in June 2008. Estimated price reaches a minimum value of $ 100 million.
Hope Diamond, any expert or fanatic diamond diamond should have known about this one. Hope Diamond gemstone is reportedly the most popular diamond stones and costly one that is also very well known for his condemnation of the death. The Hope Diamond is a large steel blue diamond which has a 45.52 carats (9.10 g). The amount of boron in the crystal structure causes type IIb diamonds is generating a DC-blue to the naked eye. First it was a rough crystal weighing 112 carats were recovered from India and stolen from the gods Sita.
Since stolen from Indian temples (perhaps that's the reason why every person who seeks to have this stone will be condemned, because the stone was taken without permission), and passed through several hands, the gemstone is believed to have killed at least 10 people died and others suffered misfortune and other tragedies.
Hope Diamond is displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC (which is where the final destinations). Estimated value $ 300 - $ 350 million USD.
Cullinan diamond is a diamond that has 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g), diamond is the largest gem-quality rough ever found. Cullinan I, a pear-shaped diamond pieces and also a part of the largest gem cut from the Cullinan diamond (it is called the Cullinan I) or also known as the Star of Africa, had 530.2 carats (106.0 g) is the largest diamond in the world until 1985 . Cullinan I is currently at the head of the stick Cross kingdom. Cullinan II (aka Lesser Star of Africa) is the 2nd part of the largest gem cut from the Cullinan, has 317.4 carats (63.5 g), and also the 4th biggest diamond in the world. Both of these precious stones are now in the United Kingdom Crown Jewels. The estimated value of more than £ 200 million, $ 400 million.
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