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Romantic and Historic: Princess Beatrice Wore a Legendary Tiara on Her Wedding Day

The 100-year-old fringe tiara has been worn by royal brides, from Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II to Princess Anne and Priness Beatrice.

By Marion Fasel

The Story of Granny’s Chips, the Most Valuable Brooch in the World

Discover the story of a diamond heirloom like no other: Queen Elizabeth’s 158-carat Granny’s Chips.

By Grant Mobley

Cardinal Mazarin's Le Grand Mazarin diamond sold at the 2017 Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva

The Untold Story of Le Grand Mazarin Diamond, France’s Legendary Crown Jewel

The epic fate of an heirloom diamond like no other, Le Grand Mazarin. Bequeathed to Louis XIV by his...

By Grant Mobley

The Regent Diamond: A Thrilling Tale of Robbery, Royalty, and Revolution

Discover the riveting journey of the Regent Diamond: a story of intrigue and royalty.

By Grant Mobley

Inside Princess Diana’s Daring Diamond Transformations

Take a look at how Princess Diana got creative with how she expressed her love for diamonds and made...

By Josie Goodbody

The Golconda Princie Diamond

The Princie Diamond: The Scandal and 300-Year Mystery Behind a $39M Pink Gem

The story of the Princie Diamond and why we are still fascinated by the $40 million pink diamond.

By Jill Newman

black orlov

Is the Black Orlov Diamond Really Cursed? The Shocking Story Behind the Legend

The Black Orlov diamond has a bizarre and enigmatic history.

By Shelley Brown

The Empire Diamond Necklace is the Most Valuable Piece of Jewelry Ever Offered by Tiffany & Co.

The Empire Diamond Necklace is Tiffany & Co.’s most valuable piece ever offered for sale—featuring an 80-carat diamond in...

By Grant Mobley

famous diamonds: moon of baroda

The World’s Most Famous Diamonds and Their Scandalous Stories

By Jill Newman

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Tiffany Yellow Diamond

By Hannah Militano

Indore pear diamonds

The Indore Pear Diamonds Have a Fascinating Tale to Tell

By Grant Mobley

James de Givenchy’s Jewelry House Taffin Is a Feat of Engineering and Fancy

By Sam Broekema

The Glorious Jewels of Queen Camilla

By Josie Goodbody

star of Africa cullinan royal family crown jewels

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The History of the Star of Africa

By Jill Newman

Kate Middleton’s Most Historic Royal Diamond Tiara Moments—and the Stories Behind Them

By Hannah Militano

The Uncle Sam Diamond Might Be America’s Best-Kept Secret

By Grant Mobley

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Graff Lesedi La Rona

By Jill Newman

The Moon of Baroda: A Storied Diamond with a Dark Side

By Benjamin G. Guttery

A History of
Diamond Cutting

By Grant Mobley

How to Buy an Engagement Ring at a Jewelry Auction, According to Experts

By Jill Newman

The Sancy Diamond

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Sancy Diamond

By Jill Newman

The 6 Most Notorious Cursed Diamonds

By Jill Newman

elizabeth taylor burton diamond necklace

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Taylor-Burton Diamond

By Jill Newman

pink diamonds graff

Pink Diamonds are a
Miracle of Nature

By Grant Mobley

pink star diamond

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The CTF Pink Star Diamond

By Jill Newman

Polki Diamonds: The Oldest Diamond Cut is Everyone’s New Favorite

By Jill Newman

Christie's Diamond Auctions

Meet the Man Behind Christie’s Diamond Auctions

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The Best Royal Diamonds To Swoon Over—According to Social Media Reporter Amanda Matta

By Jane Asher

The Golconda Princie Diamond

Golconda Diamonds:
The Magic and Myth

By Jill Newman

The Most Expensive Diamond Jewelry Auctions of 2024

By Jill Newman

A Portuguese Natural Diamond Treasure Trove in Lisbon

By Elisa Anniss

Meet Denmark’s Newest Natural Diamond-Studded Crown Jewel

By Jane Asher

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