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The Secret Lives Of Marie Antoinette’s Diamonds  Centuries after her death, Marie Antoinette’s diamonds still draw fierce bidding wars, and record-breaking prices. What is it about her jewelry that has such a hold on us?
Jackie Kennedy Onassis Jackie Kennedy Onassis Wore Jewelry on Her Own Terms An antique diamond clip she had to have. A 40-carat diamond she barely wore. Jackie Kennedy Onassis collected, redesigned and rewore jewelry entirely on her way.
The Wild Life of the Dresden Green We slipped into the Green Vault while it was closed to the public and learned how it survived centuries of war, royal drama and one of the world’s most audacious jewel heists.
Beyoncé Wore Chopard Jewelry to the Met Gala 2026 Garden of Kalahari You’ve Seen These Iconic Diamonds on the Red Carpet—Here’s the Plot Twist From the Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana, to Grammys, Academy Awards, and the Cannes Film Festival, the Queen of Kalahari diamond has endured a magnificent journey with the help of the masterful artisans at Chopard.
Why is the Koh-I-Noor Diamond So Controversial? "Diamond Hall of Fame" highlights the world’s most celebrated diamonds, from legendary stones with a scandalous past to newly uncovered diamonds that have quickly garnered star status. Up first, the Koh-I-Noor Diamond.
The Hope Diamond Where Did These Famous Diamonds Go? Explore the mysteries of lost diamonds, from the Florentine to the Hope, and see how theft, war and royal intrigue shaped their journeys.
Jay Ellis Wears a Cartier Crocodile Necklace Photographed by Daniel Jack Lyons for Only Natural Diamonds The Unbelievable History of the Cartier Crocodile Necklace With an origin story you wouldn’t believe, the Cartier Crocodile necklace has lived on as a prime example of the duality of diamond jewelry as fine art.
Wallis Simpson jewelry Wallis Simpson’s Jewelry Legacy: Power in Exile A deep dive into the Duchess of Windsor’s breathtaking collection of natural diamond jewels.

The 6 Most Notorious Cursed Diamonds

 Every natural diamond has a deep and rich history, but some have more daunting, cursed pasts than the rest.
The 10 Most Expensive Diamonds Ever Sold at Auction From a $71 million pink to natural blues that seem impossible, these are the rarest and most expensive diamonds the auction world has ever seen.
Moussaieff Red Diamond The Moussaieff Red Diamond Is Truly One of One The Moussaieff Red Diamond is the largest natural red diamond ever found, a 5.11-carat gem whose extreme rarity means the world may never see another like it.
Babe Paley The Diamonds of a Swan: Babe Paley’s Iconic Jewels From impeccably edited Verdura commissions to statement diamonds worn with studied restraint, explore how Babe Paley used jewelry to refine the modern American ideal of taste.

A History of
Diamond Cutting

 Explore the captivating history of natural diamond cutting from ancient India to modern innovations.
The Spirit of the Rose Diamond The Spirit of the Rose is the Largest Vivid Purple-Pink Diamond Ever Sold at Auction Cut from the biggest pink crystal ever found in Siberia and named for a legendary ballet, the Spirit of the Rose, a 14.83-carat marvel sold for $26.6 million. Here's the story behind its impossibly rare color.
Jonker Diamond The Jonker Diamond: A 726-Carat Giant That Continues to Make Headlines Discovered in a South African rainstorm and once believed to be a missing piece of the Cullinan, the Jonker diamond became one of the most famous diamonds in history. Here's what happened to all 13 stones cut from it.
Catherine the Great How Catherine the Great Made Diamonds Her Greatest Power Move Catherine the Great did not inherit the Russian throne; she seized it. The jewels she gathered over the next thirty-four years made sure no one forgot who held it.
Meghan Markle’s Wedding Tiara Has a Surprising Royal History TikTok's #1 royal commentator debriefs on the history and drama behind Meghan Markle's diamond-encrusted wedding day tiara.
Queen Elizabeth II wears a sash featuring Queen Mary's Diamond Lover’s Knot Bow Brooch and the Star of the Order of the Garter, photographed by Cecil Beaton in 1968. (Courtesy of Royal Collection Trust) Queen Elizabeth II’s Extraordinary Collection of Diamond Brooches Queen Elizabeth II donned some of the most exquisite diamonds in the world on her shoulders, sashes, and lapels. Throughout her long reign, the Queen amassed one of the most historically significant collections of royal brooches in the world.

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