The precious mystery of "The Star of the East"

The precious mystery of "The Star of the East"

 The Star of the East, also a star of 94.80 carats diamond jewelery, differs from other diamond jewelry by its completely unknown origins. The jewel would probably have been carved in a diamond from one of the 5 sets of mines on the Deccan Plateau, which extends into southern and central India.

A royal jewel

This D-colored diamond whose scale of purity is unknown, was one of the pieces of the collection of gems of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Abdul Hamid II, before being awarded to Pierre Cartier, then acquired by Evalyn Walsh MacLean, wife of the publisher of The Washington Post of that time. The grande dame wore the jewel until her death, which occurred around 1948. The American jeweler Harry Winston then bought the diamond. The jewel was so coveted by King Farouk of Egypt that he took possession of it without having paid the value in return for the jeweler. He was able to recover his jewel in 1952, following a complaint filed with the Egyptian government. The American jeweler is the last known owner of "The Star of the East".

The star of the pendants

"The Star of the East" is a pear-shaped diamond, ideal to be mounted as a pendant at the end of a falling ornament. The jewel is usually mounted after another gem of dark color, usually emerald. This design brings out the clarity of the diamond and offers a particular elegance to the jewel

Venus: When Graff Jewelry Draws Hearts

A heart like no other

For this diamond heart, cut in an exceptional diamond of 357 carats, it took the expertise of the best craftsmen of the prestigious jewelery diamond Graff. This prestigious house was able to extract a monumental stone of 357 carats Venus and 22 other stones of more than 10 carats. This heart that holds in the palm of a hand was born in jewelry workshops located in London. No doubt this birth has delighted the happy owners of this unique diamond.

A heavy and light heart at a time

With these 118, 78 carats, Venus is the champion of its heart diamond category. Its slender waist, which required 18 months of hard work to unveil a pure form, with facets perfectly carved to offer a unique shimmer. The current owner of this stone admits that she "will lose a part of her heart" when selling this cut stone the largest in the world.

A jewel to design?

If diamond jewelry is usually mounted rings, pendants, earrings, it will be necessary to think of a unique adornment for Venus. Its exceptional size and shape are not suitable for simple jewelry. It will appeal to particularly bold creators to draw and design the jewel that will welcome the heart of Venus within it. For those who wear it, it will be a real "heart stroke".

 The Diamond Pumpkin: One of the largest orange diamonds in the world

An extraordinary diamond

Although it looks very little like a pumpkin except by its color, the Pumpkin has awakened and fueled the lust of very wealthy buyers. it was sold for a modest $ 1.32 million at a sale in 1997. This 5.54 carat diamond knows only a few competitors in its category. It owes its somewhat original nickname to its rounded shape and its flaming orange. Raised in a ring, this unusual stone makes all other jewels dull.

Orange or pumpkin: their color is exceptional

Orange or "vivid" diamonds are extremely rare. That's why their selling price reaches new heights like the last sold at Christie's in Geneva. The anonymous buyer left with his stone of nearly 165 carats under the applause of the public. To mount it in diamond ring, it will crimp with particularly strong claws.

Diamond jewelry: opt for shimmer

Whether mounted on a ring, a pendant, or earrings, the diamond is always adorned with a thousand lights to make the wearer shine. It is a unique stone that accompanies you in every stage of your life. Offered during a milestone event, it remains the sign of an alliance, an unwavering bond like this stone that never tarnishes.