Five famous diamonds
Star of Africa(530.2 carats):
In 1908 this diamond was mounted in the Royal Sceptre, part of the British crown jewels.
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| Star of Africa |
In 1908 this diamond was mounted in the Royal Sceptre, part of the British crown jewels.
Millennium Star (203 carats):
Discovered in 1990, it took three years for lasers to cut and shape this pear-shaped diamond.
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| Millennium Star |
Discovered in 1990, it took three years for lasers to cut and shape this pear-shaped diamond.
Regent (140.5 carats):
Found in 1698 by an Indian slave who hid it in a wound in his leg, it was stolen by an English sea captain. In 1812, it was used to decorate Napoleon's sword.
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| Regent |
Found in 1698 by an Indian slave who hid it in a wound in his leg, it was stolen by an English sea captain. In 1812, it was used to decorate Napoleon's sword.
K oh-i-noor (105.6 carats):
Since 1304, it has belonged to various Indian and Persian rulers, but became part of the British crown jewels after Queen Victoria became Empress of India in 1877.
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| K oh-i-noor |
Since 1304, it has belonged to various Indian and Persian rulers, but became part of the British crown jewels after Queen Victoria became Empress of India in 1877.
Blue Hope (45.5 carats):
One of the most famous owners of this cursed diamond (pictured),Marie Antoinette, wife of king Louis XVI of France, was beheaded in 1793, during the French Revolution.
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| Blue Hope |
One of the most famous owners of this cursed diamond (pictured),Marie Antoinette, wife of king Louis XVI of France, was beheaded in 1793, during the French Revolution.
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