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Famous Diamonds

A dazzling showcase of history's most exquisite and storied diamonds. Step into a world of intrigue and opulence as we present the most famous diamonds in history. From their mesmerizing beauty to the captivating stories of their owners, these legendary gemstones have captured the imaginations of generations. In this dazzling showcase, explore the tales of...

Famous Diamonds

Orlov

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Mystery, Theft, Love, and Power The Orlov Diamond is one of the most famous diamonds in the world. Its natural beauty is rivaled only by the magic of its intricate origin story. Was it the long-lost Great Mugal Diamond? Did it receive the Orlov name from a man who was hopelessly in love with Empress...

Star of the South

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The First Brazilian Diamond To Receive International Acclaim The Star of the South Diamond, weighing 254.5 carats rough, is one of the biggest diamonds ever unearthed by a female. Its discoverer was a slave woman, who found it in 1853 in a river near the small town of Badagem in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The gem...

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Blood Diamonds

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What are Conflict diamonds and blood diamonds ?We explain First of all we guarantee that all Ajediam's diamonds are conflict-free, Kimberley Process Certified History of Antwerp diamonds since the beginning Conflict diamonds are diamonds coming from regions in Africa where diamonds are sold on the black market to make money to bandits to buy arms...

HP-HT Treatment Diamonds

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HPHT treated Diamonds Information and prices about HP-HT processed diamonds of type 2A Some natural brown diamonds can be artificially treated by High Temperature (HT) and High Pressure (HP) to improve its color from brown into white. This can no more be considered as a natural diamond! Diamonds type 2a, are suitable for this color...

Payments & Delivery Policies at Ajediam

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Accepted Payment methods At Ajediam we want to make your purchase as easy as possible. We, therefore, accept a number of different payment methods. Please read the information related to your favorite payment methods for a seamless shopping experience. For any further information contact our client care team: +32 (0) 3 808 72 02 or ...

The Blue Heart

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The Most Beautiful Diamond In The World? Having the reputation of being the most beautiful jewel of them all, the Blue Heart Diamond is a rare gemstone that easily draws its viewer's eye. At 30.62 carats, it certainly is not the largest precious stone. However, it is one of the most unique diamonds in the...

Eureka

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The Diamond That Changed The History Of South Africa Forever The Eureka Diamond is not very impressive by gemstone standards yet, it has earned its place among the greatest diamonds in history. A mere 21 carats in its rough form, a brownish-yellow color; it is unlike other legendary diamonds that have inspired adoration almost instantly....

Excelsior

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A Rare Tragedy Among Famous Gemstones The Excelsior diamond, initially weighted at an astounding 995 carats, was once the largest gem-quality diamond in the world. The name Excelsior, meaning ‘ever higher’, underlines the high hopes that the diamond's founders had for the diamond's future. Yet, these dreams of fame were dashed. Only ten years after...

Hancock

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The Legend of a Rare diamond Only very few red diamonds have ever been found in the world. Due to their rarity; members of the Red Diamond family, like the Hancock Red, often claim the spotlight and ultimately become a legend. For centuries people did not understand their value, nor showed any interest in possessing...

Incomparable

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The Largest Yellow Diamond In The World The Incomparable Diamond takes its place in the world as one of the largest and most breathtaking diamonds in existence. With its impressive weight of 407.78-carats, it is the fourth biggest gem-quality rough stone to ever be discovered! It is preceded only by the Cullinan, the Excelsior, and...

Kimberley

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Miracle Legacy of South Africa The town of Kimberley is one of the cornerstones of diamond mining history in South Africa. The discovery of the impressive Kimberley diamond was brought on by the discovery of the Eureka Diamond, which in turn, started the Diamond Rush in the nation and turned its economy around. There are...

Koh-I-Noor

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Murder, Mystery, and Colonialism The Koh-I-Noor is one of the most famous diamonds in the world. Its origin myths have elevated its notoriety to the status of legend. Dozens of rulers across four countries have possessed it during its history, dating back millennia. Interestingly enough, most of its proprietors were ultimately plagued by controversy and...

Premier Rose

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The Cullinan Diamond’s Younger Cousin The Premier Rose Diamond is a relatively recent find in the gemstone world. The magnificent gemstone comes from the same mines where the legendary Cullinan Diamond was unearthed. Though not close to the Cullinan’s size, the Premier Rose Diamond was a whopping 353.9 carats in its rough form! The mine...

Regent

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The Cursed Diamond In Napoleon’s Sword Guard The Regent Diamond has resided in the Louvre for many years now and was part of the French Royal collection. And even though when you think of the Regent, you think of France, the stone originated in India! It has a long and bloody history and some say...

Sancy

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The Cursed French Crown Jewel The Sancy Diamond is believed to have started as the legendary Balle de Flandres - a historical diamond that weighed around 100 carats! The Sancy has been traced throughout history for around 500 years in which it has passed through many hands and over 15 countries. There are many legends...

Star of South Africa Diamond

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The Eureka Diamond’s Descendant The Star of South Africa Diamond has been an important stepping-stone for the rise of South Africa in the diamond mining world. After the Eureka Diamond was unearthed, The diamond industry set its sights on South Africa and it was determined to find out whether or not the country would become...

Taylor-Burton

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The One That Mesmerized All Of Hollywood The Taylor-Burton Diamond adorned the stunning l Elizabeth Taylor for many years. Soon after its discovery, the gemstone began attracting the attention of the industry's watchful titans. As it is customary for those seeking a spot in the spotlight or to head into the headlines, the stone quickly...

Cullinan

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The Giant King Among Diamonds In a diamond mine in Pretoria, South Africa, the largest ever rough diamond of gem quality was found. The stone's color, clarity, and most of all, its size, have captivated millions of spectators around the world. The diamond was gifted to the most powerful sovereign at the time, Edward VII,...

Jonker

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The First World-Famous Diamond That Toured The US Discovered in 1905 by Johannes Jacobus Jonker, the Jonker diamond's colorless shine and near-perfect clarity turned it into the most coveted thing on earth overnight. At the time of its discovery, the stone was the fourth largest rough diamond of gem quality ever found. The Jonker’s clean,...

Kazanjian

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A Rarity Among The Rarest Of Diamonds Diamonds come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, just as the stories behind them do. However, red diamonds are the rarest. Less than 30 of them have ever been found, and only three of them weigh more than 5 carats. With its 5.05 carat weight, the...