The Intriguing Tale of the Black Orlov Diamond
Diamonds that are famous enough to be named often come with fascinating back stories.
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The Legend of Golconda Diamonds
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of India, some of the world’s most famous diamonds were foun
Harry Winston and the Tale of the Jonker Diamond
It was March 1, 1896 when the baby who would become the diamond whisperer Harry Winston, was born.
The Mysterious Life of the Princie Diamond
Every once in a while a diamond comes along that has it all — fabulous color, spectacular size, provenance and in some cases a little myster
King Edward VII’s Birthday and the Cullinan Diamond
It started out as just another day at work that ended with one of the most exciting diamond discoveries ever made: The Cullinan Diamond.
Hope Diamond: Is It Really Cursed?
The Hope Diamond is recognized for its fancy color, exceptional size and the legendary tales associated with it, most of which tell the misfortunes of those who owned the gem.
The Quiet Life of the Dresden Green Diamond
One of the rarest diamonds in the world is probably one you’ve never even heard of: The Dresden Gree
The Diamonds That Launched a Dynasty
Diamonds with their inimitable sparkle and brilliance have been coveted for thousands of years.
The Allure of Asscher Cut Diamonds
There are a number of very enchanting antique and vintage cut diamonds that we all know and love – old miners, old Europeans, rose cuts and cushion cuts to name a few.
Emperor Maximillian’s Diamond Buttons
Have you ever wondered about a rare and exquisite antique piece of jewelry and how it came to be for sale today? All pieces of antique and vintage jewelry have a story to tell, but some stories stand the test of time better, either because the jewel is a family heirloom and the story is […]