Big diamond

The largest diamond discovery of the past century was unearthed in Botswana.

It may be one of Laurence Graff’s greatest deals in a long career of exceptional negotiations for some of the world’s most valuable and important diamonds

In 1872, a false claim nearly brought our young nation’s economy to its knees. But a century later, Mother Nature had the last laugh.

An exquisite 14 carat oval diamond ring

Not only the cost makes the diamond heavy or glamorous but also the size and weight and the way its cut is made decide the best diamond.

The record-breaking gem is one of 67 diamonds that the luxury jeweler created from the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona rough diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond discovered in more than 100 years and the second-largest in history

This gemstone could easily be mistaken for a blue sapphire but in fact it is one of the most intensely coloured blue diamonds ever found. Small in stature at .51cts but big on colour it was originally featured in Harvey Harris' Fancy Color Diamonds (released in 1994) photography by Tino Hammid.

Add facets to a gemstone to create brilliance or paint, sculpt, and draw your way to sparkle. These artists are painting diamonds, and other artistic takes.

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