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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Why the Archduke Joseph Diamond Is One of the World’s Most Perfect Diamonds
This 76-carat Golconda masterpiece is the largest D-color, internally flawless diamond of its kind ever graded, and its antique cushion cut represents exactly what people crave today.
The Jacob Diamond: The Priceless Gem That Spent Years Hidden in a Shoe
Much larger than the Koh-i-Noor, the Jacob Diamond, a 184-carat Indian treasure, ruined the man who sold it, got branded "unlucky," and served as a paperweight before anyone realized what it was worth.
Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Taylor-Burton Diamond
This exceptional stone was a symbol of one of Hollywood’s greatest love affairs.
The Orlov Diamond is a 300-Year-Old Mystery Sitting Inside the Kremlin
It sits in the Russian Imperial scepter, shaped like half an egg and distinctly Indian in cut. The Orlov may also be the answer to one of the biggest mysteries in the diamond world.
The Okavango Blue Diamond: Botswana’s Dazzling National Treasure
The largest blue diamond of its kind is both a scientific marvel and a symbol of progress.
The Portuguese Diamond Is the Smithsonian’s Most Mysterious Giant
The 127.01-carat Asscher-cut naturally glows blue in ultraviolet light and once belonged to the inspiration for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and to Harry Winston.
The Diamonds That Defined America’s First Ladies
Across generations, the diamonds worn by America’s First Ladies have marked personal milestones and moments of national significance.
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