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FAMOUS DIAMONDS - BRUNSWICK BLUE

FAMOUS DIAMONDS BRUNSWICK BLUE The mysterious affair of the 'Brunswick Blue' diamond has long continued to interest gem historians. It suggests the title of a work of fiction and, indeed,...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - BRUNSWICK BLUE

FAMOUS DIAMONDS BRUNSWICK BLUE The mysterious affair of the 'Brunswick Blue' diamond has long continued to interest gem historians. It suggests the title of a work of fiction and, indeed,...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'ENGLISH DRESDEN'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'ENGLISH DRESDEN' The man who gave his name to this diamond was Edward Z. Dresden, of Gracechurch Street, London: he was listed in the Post Office directory simply...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'ENGLISH DRESDEN'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'ENGLISH DRESDEN' The man who gave his name to this diamond was Edward Z. Dresden, of Gracechurch Street, London: he was listed in the Post Office directory simply...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - STAR OF THE EAST

                                                          FAMOUS...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - STAR OF THE EAST

                                                          FAMOUS...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - INDORE PEARS

FAMOUS DIAMONDS INDORE PEARS These two diamonds are linked to the 'Malabar Hill Murder' an excellent title, no doubt, for a detective story, but nevertheless a real crime with a...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - INDORE PEARS

FAMOUS DIAMONDS INDORE PEARS These two diamonds are linked to the 'Malabar Hill Murder' an excellent title, no doubt, for a detective story, but nevertheless a real crime with a...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'KHEDIVE'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'KHEDIVE' The name of this diamond derives from Ismail Pasha (1830-95). Born in Cairo and educated in Paris, he succeeded his uncle as Viceroy of Egypt in 1863....

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'KHEDIVE'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'KHEDIVE' The name of this diamond derives from Ismail Pasha (1830-95). Born in Cairo and educated in Paris, he succeeded his uncle as Viceroy of Egypt in 1863....

FAMOUS DIAMONDS MARIE - ANTOINETTE BLUE

FAMOUS DIAMONDSMARIE - ANTOINETTE BLUEQueen Marie Antoinette of France was born in 1755. In 1770 she was betrothed to the Dauphin, afterwards Louis XVI, of France. Her behavior and extravagance...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS MARIE - ANTOINETTE BLUE

FAMOUS DIAMONDSMARIE - ANTOINETTE BLUEQueen Marie Antoinette of France was born in 1755. In 1770 she was betrothed to the Dauphin, afterwards Louis XVI, of France. Her behavior and extravagance...