List of diamonds

A number of large diamonds have gained fame, both as examples of the beautiful nature of diamonds and because of the famous people who wore, bought, and sold them. A partial list of famous diamonds in history follows.

Name	Uncut weight (carat)	Cut weight (carat)	Color	Country/region of origin	Description	Image
26th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[1][2]	342.57		yellow	Russia / USSR	Mined at the Mir kimberlitic pipe (Yakutia, Russia) in 1980. It is the largest gem diamond ever found in Russia or the former USSR. It is the size of a pigeon's egg and is currently kept (as of 2016) in the Russian Diamond Fund (Moscow Kremlin.)	—
Akbar Shah		116, later 71.7	colorless	India	An Indian diamond which became famous during the days of the Mughal Empire. A diamond with a roughly pear-shaped outline and random faceting, including two Persian inscriptions, the first reading "Shah Akbar, the Grand King, 1028 A.H." (the letters mean Anno Hegirae). The second inscription read "To the Lord of Two Worlds, 1039 A.H. Shah Jehan". The diamond was reportedly part of the original Peacock Throne. Purchased in 1886 in Istanbul by London merchant George Blogg, who re-cut it from 116 carats (23.2 g) to a pear-shape of 71.70 carats (14.340 g), thus destroying the historic inscriptions. Blogg sold the stone in 1887 to Malhar Rao Gaekwad of Baroda, India who was the last known owner and the stone's whereabouts are presently unknown.	—
Alexander Pushkin[1][2]	320.65		colorless	Russia / USSR	Mined at the Udachnaya kimberlitic pipe (Yakutia, Russia) in 1989. It is the second largest gem diamond ever found in Russia or the former USSR and is currently kept (as of 2016) in the Russian Diamond Fund (Moscow Kremlin.)	—
Allnatt Diamond		101.29	yellow	South Africa (disputed)	A 101.29-carat (20.258 g) antique cushion-shaped brilliant fancy vivid yellow diamond which is believed to have been found in the Premier mine in the South African Republic. It got the name Allnatt[3] after one of its owners, Major Alfred Ernest Allnatt. The diamond was sold for a little more than $3 million at Christie's auction in Geneva in May 1996.	Allnatt Diamond
Amarillo Starlight	16.37	7.54	colorless	United States of America	The largest diamond found by a park visitor in the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas since 1972, when it was established as a state park. It was found by W. W. Johnson of Amarillo, Texas in 1975 and was a 16.37 carats (3.27 g) white diamond, but it has since been cut into a 7.54 carats (1,510 mg) marquise shape.	—
Amsterdam Diamond		33.74	black	Africa	A 33.74 carat (6.748 g) pear-shaped black diamond which sold for $352,000 in 2001.	—
Archduke Joseph	78.54	76.02	colorless	India	Historical cushion-shaped, D colour, internally flawless Golconda diamond, sold on 13 November 2012 by Christies to an anonymous buyer for US$21.4M.[4]	—
Argyle Pink Jubilee	12.76	8.01	pink	Australia	Argyle Pink Jubilee[5] is the largest pink diamond ever found in Australia weighing 12.76 carats. The diamond was found in Western Australia in Argyle Mine who is the largest producer of pink diamonds in the world.	—
Ashberg Diamond		102.48	amber	South Africa	102.48 carats (20.496 g)	—
Aurora Butterfly of Peace					A display of 240 fancy-colored diamonds.	The 240 diamonds
Aurora Pyramid of Hope					A display of 296 diamonds of natural colors.	The 296 diamonds
Beau Sancy		34.98	colorless	India	A 34.98-carat (6.996 g)[6] pear-shaped diamond, which sold for US $10 million in 2012.[7] Not to be confused with the Sancy.	Beau Sancy
Black Orlov		67.5	black	India	a 67.50-carat (13.500 g) cushion-cut black diamond, also called the Eye of Brahma Diamond.	—
Blue Moon of Josephine Diamond	29.6	12.03	blue	South Africa	Found in the Cullinan mine in 2014, cushion-shaped, and originally named the 'Blue Moon' diamond. Purchased for a record breaking 48.6 million Swiss francs (US48.4 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva on 11 November 2015 by the Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau. He renamed it "The Blue Moon of Josephine" in honor of his daughter. The previous day he had bought the 'Sweet Josephine' diamond for her.[8][9]	—
Briolette of India		90.38	colorless	India (See article)	90.38 carats (18.076 g) - Cut by Cartier around 1910.	—
Centenary Diamond	599	273.85	colorless	South Africa	273.85 carats (54.770 g), modified heart-shaped brilliant, the world's former largest colorless (grade D), flawless diamond (until a 163.41ct grade D, flawless diamond was sold by Christies in 2017 in a necklace designed by De Grisogono).	—
Chloe Diamond		84.37	colorless	Angola	Sold in November 2007 at Sotheby's in Geneva to Georges Marciano of the Guess clothing line for 18.2 million SFr, the second-highest price ever paid for a diamond on auction.[10]	—
Cora Sun-Drop Diamond		110.03	yellow	South Africa	Largest known pear-shape fancy vivid yellow diamond, found in South-Africa[11][12]	—
Creator[1][2]	298.48		colored	Russia	Found in a placer mining factory in the Lower Lena River area, Yakutia, in 2004. It is the third largest gem diamond ever found in Russia or the former USSR and is currently kept (as of 2016) in the Russian Diamond Fund (Moscow Kremlin.)	—
Cross of Asia	280	79.12	yellow	South Africa	Discovered in 1902 at the Jagersfontein Mine as a 280-carat (56 g) crystal. The first cut was to 142 carats (28.4 g); it was then cut three more times until, in 1993, it was a 79.12 carats (15.824 g) radiant-cut with table facets that resemble a Maltese cross.[13]	—
Cullinan Diamond	3106.75	various	colorless	South Africa	Discovered in 1905, the Cullinan is, at 3106.75 carats (621.35 g), the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found. It was cut into 105 diamonds including the Cullinan I or the Great Star of Africa, 530.2 carats (106.04 g), and the Cullinan II or the Lesser Star of Africa, 317.4 carats (63.48 g), both of which are now part of the British Crown Jewels.	Nine of the diamonds
Cullinan I	3106.75	530.4	colorless	South Africa	The largest stone obtained from Cullinan diamond.[14] Cullinan I or Great Star of Africa with weight of 530.4 carats it is the second largest cut diamond in the world. Currently located in the head of the Sceptre of the British Crown Jewels British Royal family.
Cullinan II	3106.75	317.4	colorless	South Africa	The second largest stone obtained from Cullinan diamond. Cullinan II[15] or Lesser Star of Africa with weight of 317.4 carats is also one of the largest cut diamonds in the world. As Cullinan I, it is also in the British crown jewels located in the Imperial State Crown British Royal family.	—
Daria-i-Noor		182	pink	India	The largest pink diamond in the world, approximately 182 carats (36.4 g), originally from India but now part of Iranian Crown Jewels. Its exact weight is not known; 182 carats (36.4 g) is an estimate.	The Daria-i-Noor
Deepdene		104.52	yellow	South Africa	Widely considered to be the largest artificially irradiated diamond in the world, at 104.52 carats (20.904 g).	—
DeYoung Red Diamond		5.03	brownish-red	South Africa	Weighing 5.03 carats (1.006 g), the third-largest known red diamond GIA graded as the FANCY DARK REDDISH BROWN, was bought in a flea market on a hatpin by Sidney deYoung a prominent Boston estate jewelry merchant. It was donated by him to the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History.
Dresden Green Diamond		41	green	India	41-carat (8.2 g) antique pear-shaped brilliant - its color is the result of natural irradiation	Dresden Green (glass replica)
Earth Star Diamond		111.59	brown	South Africa	a 111.59-carat (22.318 g) pear-shaped diamond with a strong coffee-like brown color.	—
Empress Eugénie (diamond)		52		Brazil	52-carat (10.4 g) antique pear-shaped brilliant with an odd, random facet pattern	—
Esperanza Diamond	8.52	4.602	D IF	United States of America	Discovered in 2015, it is the 5th largest diamond ever discovered at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas Identified as a Type IIa crystal, the 8.52 carat diamond was cut and polished by Mike Botha into a custom-designed 4.605 carat Triolette shape during a week long event in North Little Rock and was graded a D IF, 0 Polish & 0 Symmetry by the American Gem Society Laboratories- making it the most valuable American diamond.	Esperanza Diamond
Eureka Diamond	21.25	10.73	yellow-brown	South Africa	the first diamond found in South Africa, a yellow-brown 21.25-carat (4.250 g) stone (before cutting) resulting in a finished diamond 10.73 carats (2.146 g)	—
Excelsior Diamond	970	various	colorless	South Africa	The largest known diamond in the world prior to the Cullinan at 970 carats (194 g), it was later cut into 10 pieces of various sizes (13–68 carats)	—
Florentine Diamond		137.27	yellow	India	A lost diamond, light yellow with a weight of 137.27 carats (27.45 g).	Florentine Diamond (glass replica)
Fortuna Diamond		26.29	colourless	India	A cushion-shaped diamond set into a pendant with a 0.75ct Argyle pink diamond, and 4.5 carats of Argyle pinks. The stone has been given a name to fit its history, rarity and setting – the Fortuna Diamond. Classified as a Type 2A[16] with a colour grade of I and clarity grade of VVS2.[17]
French Blue (or Tavernier Blue before its cut)	≈112	69	blue	India	(Lost during French Revolution) Largest blue diamond allegedly discovered up to this date before its cut, it was faceted by Jean Pittan to be the main French Crown Jewel. Lost, and then almost certainly cut into the Hope Diamond.	—
Golden Eye Diamond		43.51	yellow	South Africa	A large, radiant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond (43.5 carats).	—
Golden Jubilee Diamond	755.5	545.67	yellow-brown	South Africa	The Unnamed Brown as originally named, the Golden Jubilee[18] is the largest faceted diamond ever cut at 545.67 carats (109.13 g), outweighing Cullinan I by 15.27 carats	—
Graff Pink		24.78	pink	India	24.78-carat (4.956 g) A 24.78-carat Fancy Intense Pink diamond and, until the sale of the Sweet Josephine diamond in November 2015, it was the most expensive jewel ever sold at auction. Previously owned by Harry Winston and an unnamed private collector, and bought by Laurence Graff (November 2010).[19]	—
Great Chrysanthemum Diamond		104.15	orange-brown	South Africa	104.15 carats (20.830 g)	—
Great Mogul Diamond	≈780	280		India	Fabled 280-carat (56 g) mogul-cut diamond, now lost, although presumed by historians to have been re-cut as the Orlov.	Great Mogul Diamond (replica)
Gruosi Diamond		115.34	black	India	A heart-shaped black diamond, weighing 115.34 carats (23.068 g).	—
Heart of Eternity Diamond		27.64	blue	South Africa	Perhaps the largest fancy vivid blue, weighing 27.64 carats (5.528 g).	—
Hope Diamond	≈112	45.52	blue	India	45.52 carats (9.104 g), is a Fancy Dark Grayish-Blue diamond and supposedly cursed. Almost certainly cut from the French Blue Diamond. Part of the Smithsonian Collection.	The Hope Diamond
Hortensia Diamond		20	peach	India	Peach (slightly orangey pink) color, formerly part of the French Crown Jewels. Displayed in the Louvre.	—
Incomparable Diamond	890	407.48	brownish-yellow	Democratic Republic of Congo	A brownish-yellow diamond of 407.48 carats (81.496 g) cut from an 890 carat (178 g) rough diamond of the same name - it appeared on eBay in 2002. Internally Flawless clarity. Several other smaller diamonds were also cut from the crystal.	—
Jacob Diamond		184.5	colorless	India	Cushion cut weighing 184.5 carats (36.90 g) also known as Imperial Diamond & Victoria Diamond.	—
The Jane Seymour		2.08	blue	Russia	Cushion cut weighing 2.08 carats (416 mg)	—
Jones Diamond		34.48	blueish-white	United States of America	Weighing 34.48 carats (6.896 g), found in West Virginia by the Jones family. Also known as the Punch Jones Diamond.	—
Jubilee Diamond		245.3	colorless	South Africa	Originally known as the Reitz Diamond; perhaps the sixth-largest in the world at 245.35 carats (49.070 g).	—
Lesedi La Rona	1111		colorless	Botswana	Found in Botswana in 2015, at 222 g this is the second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found.
Kazanjian Red Diamond	35	5.05	brownish-red	South Africa	A 5.05-carat (1.010 g) Emerald-cut red diamond formerly known simply as "Red Diamond". This is the second-largest known red diamond. It was cut from a 35-carat (7.0 g) piece of boart discovered near Lichtenburg, South Africa. It reappeared in 2007 after a 37-year absence from sight, and was purchased by Kazanjian Brothers Inc.	—
Koh-i-Noor	est. 793	105.6	colorless	India	A 105.6 carat (21.6 g) white of Indian origin, with a long and turbulent history and a good deal of legend surrounding it. After belonging to Kakatiya, Delhi Sultante, Mughal, Persian, Afghan and Sikh rulers, it was surrendered in the 1849 Treaty of Lahore to Queen Victoria. It was recut from 191 ct, to its current size, and is now part of the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.	Koh-i-noor (replica)
Koi Diamond		32+	white, orange and various	-	The colors of this sole and unique 32+ carat diamond evokes the well-known Koi fish legend and sacred symbolism cherished by East Asians. The graduations of color of white, orange, light yellow, darkblue and black colors in this diamond are reminiscent of ancient Chinese brush painting. The Koi Diamond has been certified by the GIA (Gemological Institute Of America).	The Koi Diamond
Lesotho 910 carat diamond	910		D (colorless) Type IIa	Lesotho	Initial estimated value $40 million.[20][21]	—
Lesotho Brown	601	various	pale brown	Lesotho	Was a stone originally 601 carats (120.2 g) with the largest stone 71.73 carats (14.346 g) after cutting.	—
Lesotho Promise	603	75	colorless	Lesotho	Is the 15th-largest diamond, the tenth-largest white diamond, and the largest diamond to be found in 13 years. The original stone was 603 carats (120.6 g), although the largest diamond after the cutting was 75 carats (15.0 g).	—
Martian Pink		12.04	pink	South Africa	Named by American jeweler Ronald Winston in 1976. Sold by auction in May 2012 for US $17 million, "the largest round fancy intense pink diamond to ever go under the hammer", according to Christie's.[22][23][24]	—
Millennium Star	777	203.04	colorless	Democratic Republic of Congo	at 203.04 carats (40.608 g) is the second-largest colorless (grade D), flawless diamond.	—
Moon of Baroda		24.04	yellow	India	Moon of Baroda[25] is pear-shape 24.04 carats (4.808 g) diamond and it was discovered in Vadodara (Baroda) in India.	—
Moussaieff Red Diamond	13	5.11	red	Brazil	The largest known red diamond, at 5.11 carats (1.022 g).	—
Nassak Diamond		43.38	blue-white	India	An emerald-cut of 43.38 carats (8.676 g), previously a triangular brilliant of about 80 carats.	—
Nizam Diamond		340	colorless	India	Reportedly 340 carats (68 g). Possibly a large colorless topaz. Whereabouts unknown.	—
Noor-ol-Ain Diamond		60	pink	India	Around 60 carats (12 g) originally from India but now part of the Iranian crown jewels.	Noor-ol-Ain
Ocean Dream Diamond		5.51	blue-green	Central Africa	The only known natural Fancy Deep Blue-Green, and weighs 5.51 carats (1.102 g).	—
Oppenheimer Blue		14.62	blue	South Africa	At the time of its sale in May 2016, it became the most expensive diamond in the world, selling for $50.6m (£34.7m).
Oppenheimer Diamond	253.7		yellow	South Africa	One of the largest gem-quality uncut diamonds in the world, at 253.7 carats (50.74 g).	Oppenheimer Diamond
Orlov		190	colorless	India	An Indian mogul cut rumored to have served as the eye of a Hindu statue, and currently is part of the Kremlin diamond fund, weighing approximately 190 carats (38 g).	Orlov
Paragon		137.82	colorless	Brazil	A shield-shaped diamond of 137.82 carats.[26]	—
Pigot Diamond	100 (est.)	47.38	colorless	India	A oval brilliant, once the largest diamond in England. Sold by lottery in 1801, auctioned by Christie's in 1802, current whereabouts unknown although a popular legend is that it was destroyed.	—
Pink Legacy		18.96	pink		The world's largest Fancy Vivid Pink. For sale by Christies on 13 November 2018.	—
Pink Star	132.50	59.60	pink	Africa	Modified oval brilliant cut (step cut crown, brilliant pavilion), largest known fancy vivid pink, at 59.60 carats (11.920 g). Formerly known as the Steinmetz Pink, and the Pink Star.[27] Auctioned in Geneva by Sotheby's in 2013 for $83.187 million[28]	—
Polar Star Diamond		41.28	colorless	-	A colorless cushion-shaped stellar brilliant diamond weighing 41.28 carats (8.256 g).	—
Portuguese Diamond		127.01	pale yellow	Brazil	127-carat (25.4 g) antique emerald cut with a pale yellow body color and very strong blue fluorescence. Part of the Smithsonian's collection.	Portugueses Diamond
Premier Rose Diamond		137.0	colorless	South Africa	137.02-carat (27.4 g) stone cut from a 353.9-carat (70.8 g) rough gem of the same name.	—
Princie Diamond	.	34.65	pink	India	Antique cushion-cut, fancy intense pink, natural color, VS2 clarity, type IIa, displays bright orangey-red fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light (G.I.A.'s lab data);[29][30] discovered 300 years ago in the Golconda mines[31]
Pumpkin Diamond		5.54	orange	Central African Republic	Perhaps the largest fancy vivid orange diamond (5.54 carats), modified cushion-shaped brilliant.	—
Raven Diamond		12.78	black	-	Trilliant cut black diamond purchased in 2011. The Raven is currently in a private collection in upstate NY.	Raven Diamond
Regent Diamond	410	140.64	white with pale blue	India	Weights 140.64 carats (28.128 g), is cushion-shaped stellar brilliant cut, formerly belonging to Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Napoleon Bonaparte, it now resides in the Louvre.	Regent Diamond (1907 drawing)
Sancy		55.23	pale yellow	India	A shield-shaped pale yellow diamond currently in the Louvre, weighing 55.23 carats (11.046 g).	Sancy (1907 drawing)
Sergio	3150		carbonado	State of Bahia (Brazil)	Largest carbonado and largest rough diamond ever found.[32][33][34] Found in 1895.	—
Shah Diamond		88.7	pale yellow	India	Very old pale yellow diamond (found approximately in 1450 in India) currently housed in the Diamond Fund in Kremlin, weighing 88.7 carats (17.74 g).	—
Sierra Leone diamond	706			Sierra Leone	The discovery was made by Pastor Emmanuel Momoh in an artisanal mine in the village of Koyadu in eastern Kono district in 2017	—
Skull Star Diamond					Pear-shaped pink diamond set in the forehead of Damien Hirst's For the Love of God sculpture.	—
Spirit of de Grisogono Diamond		312	black	Central African Republic	Mogul cut, 312 carats (62.4 g), the world's largest cut black diamond.	—
Spoonmaker's Diamond		86	colorless	-	Circa 86-carat (17 g) diamond housed in Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. Also known as Kaşıkçı Elması	—
Star of the East		95	colorless	India (disputed)	A 95-carat (19 g) stone once owned by Evalyn Walsh McLean of Washington DC, who also owned the Hope Diamond. It was also owned by King Farouk of Egypt, although he never settled the bill.	—
Star of Sierra Leone	968.9	various	colorless	Republic of Sierra Leone	cut into smaller pieces, the largest of which is 53.96 carats (10.792 g).	Star of Sierra Leone
Star of South Africa	83.5	47.69	colorless	South Africa	also known as the Dudley Diamond. This must not be confused with the Star of Africa. The Star of South Africa was the initial name given to this diamond, when it was purchased as an 83.5-carat (16.70 g) rough diamond. The diamond is a D-color, pear-shaped stellar brilliant cut stone, weighing 47.69 carats (9.538 g).	—
Star of the Season		100.10	colorless	-	a 100.10-carat (20.020 g) pear-shaped D-color, Internally Flawless stone. At $16,548,750 US it held the world record for the highest price paid for a diamond at auction until the sale of the Wittelsbach-Graff diamond in 2008.	—
Star of the South		128.48	light pinkish-brown	Brazil	Found in Brazil in 1853. Cartier is the last known owners of the diamond (mid-2000s).	Star of the South (replica)
Strawn-Wagner Diamond	3.03	1.09	colorless	United States of America	A diamond which received a "perfect" 0/0/0 rating from the American Gem Society, weighing 3.03 carats (0.606 g) rough and 1.09 carats (0.218 g) cut. On exhibit at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, where it was found in 1990.
Stuart or Holland Diamond		39.75	light blue-green		Pear shaped rose cut diamond. Bought in 1690 as a rough stone by Queen Mary II Stuart, wife of King William of Orange. Therefor also referred to as the Holland diamond. Belongs to the Dutch Royal House.
Sweet Josephine Diamond		16.08	fancy vivid pink		The largest cushion-shaped stone classified in the elite “fancy vivid” category to ever come to auction. Owned by an American family of 15 years, it was sold at auction in November 2015 to Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau, and renamed by him the 'Sweet Josephine' after his daughter.[35] The next day he bought the 'Blue Moon of Josephine' diamond for her.[36]
Taylor-Burton Diamond		68	colorless	South Africa	Purchased by Richard Burton for his wife Elizabeth Taylor, weighing 68 carats (13.6 g).	—
Tereshchenko diamond		42	blue	India	42-carat (8.4 g) antique pear brilliant cut.	Tereschenko
Tiffany Yellow Diamond	280	128.54	yellow	South Africa	Antique modified cushion-shaped stellar brilliant cut, on display at Tiffany & Co.'s New York City store. It weighs 128.54 carats (25.708 g).	Tiffany Yellow Diamond
The Symbolic Yellow Diamond		114.63	vivid yellow	South Africa	Antique cushion-shaped brilliant cut, which is believed to have been found in the Premier mine in The South African Republic. It weighs 114.63 carats (22.926 g).	Symbolic Yellow
Uncle Sam	40.23	12	brown	United States of America	The largest discovered in the US, emerald-cut, M color (pale brown), VVS2 clarity.	—
Vargas diamond	726.6	various	blue-white	Brazil	Cut into 29 smaller diamonds.	—
Williamson pink diamond		23.6	pink	Tanzania	Given to Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding in 1947 and later set in a brooch. "The most famous pink diamond in the world" according to the BBC.[22]	—
Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond		31.06	blue	India	31.06 carats (6.212 g), Fancy Deep Blue, cushion modified brilliant.[37] Was cut down from the 35.56 Wittelsbach Blue after being purchased in 2008.[37] At the time of the sale it was the highest price ever paid for a diamond at auction.[38]	Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond

See also

• List of largest rough diamonds

References

External links

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