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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 Blog - MIRROR OF PORTUGAL

FAMOUS DIAMONDSMIRROR OF PORTUGAL At various times three Royal Houses of Europe owned this rectangular table-cut diamond.After the death of the Cardinal King Henry of Portugal in 1580 his illegitimate...

Famous Diamonds Blog - MIRROR OF PORTUGAL

FAMOUS DIAMONDSMIRROR OF PORTUGAL At various times three Royal Houses of Europe owned this rectangular table-cut diamond.After the death of the Cardinal King Henry of Portugal in 1580 his illegitimate...

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...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'POLAR STAR'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS'POLAR STAR'   The 'Polar Star' derives its name from the eight-point star cut on its pavilion. A Golconda diamond of cushion shape, weighting 41.285 metric carats, the 'Polar...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'POLAR STAR'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS'POLAR STAR'   The 'Polar Star' derives its name from the eight-point star cut on its pavilion. A Golconda diamond of cushion shape, weighting 41.285 metric carats, the 'Polar...

Diamond blog - Diamond properties - Fluorescence

Today I would like to discuss with you an issue in relation to diamonds which is often misunderstood and over looked.This property can have a very large impact on the...

Diamond blog - Diamond properties - Fluorescence

Today I would like to discuss with you an issue in relation to diamonds which is often misunderstood and over looked.This property can have a very large impact on the...

Claddagh Gemstone Blog - Evaluating Gems

Evaluating Gems <p>When evaluating a gemstone it is often the case that we are searching for perfection. Any perceived deviations from the perfect example of any particular gemstone are taken...

Claddagh Gemstone Blog - Evaluating Gems

Evaluating Gems <p>When evaluating a gemstone it is often the case that we are searching for perfection. Any perceived deviations from the perfect example of any particular gemstone are taken...