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Great Diamonds of the World
The Star of Africa
At 530.20 carats the Cullinan I or Star Africa diamond is the largest cut diamond in the world.
The Excelsior
Probably the second largest stone ever found.
The Great Mogul
The world's third largest gem-quality diamond was named after Shah Jehan who built the Taj Mahal.
The Darya-i-Nur
The Darya-i-Nur is a flawless, transparent pink stone, estimated at 175 to 195 carats.
The Koh-i-Noor
The name of this diamond means "Mountain of Light" and its history, dating back to1304, is the longest of all famous diamonds.
The Hope
The ironically named Hope diamond (named for its purchaser, Henry Thomas Hope) may have had a long and illustrious history before it became associated with a run of bad luck for its owners.
A Diamond is Forever
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