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Magazine – Only Natural Diamonds Rare Back

Rare

True rarity lies in the finite and unique. Natural diamonds are scarce treasures, discovered only in the depths of predominantly remote regions of the earth.

All Rare
Sancy Diamond

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Sancy Diamond
By Jill Newman
Crowning Glory: The History Behind the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
By Harriet Mays Powell
The Story of Granny’s Chips, the Most Valuable Brooch in the World
By Grant Mobley
Polki Diamonds: The Oldest Diamond Cut is Everyone’s New Favorite
By Jill Newman
The Princess of Wales wears Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara at the state banquet for the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Windsor Castle on December 3, 2025. Kate Middleton’s Most Historic Tiara Moments—and the Stories Behind Them
By Hannah Militano

Two Giant Diamonds Discovered in Weeks.
What It Means for Botswana
By Grant Mobley

The 6 Most Notorious Cursed Diamonds
By Jill Newman
A selection of Argyle diamonds from the new Beyond Rare tender comprising a unique combination of pink, red, violet, yellow and white polished diamonds, embodying “rarity within rarity." (Argyle Diamonds Pty Limited 2024)

The Legacy of Argyle Lives On in Rio Tinto’s Upcoming Showcase
By Grant Mobley
golden canary yellow diamond The Golden Canary Diamond: The Largest Flawless Diamond Ever Sold
By Grant Mobley
Queen's Platinum Jubilee diamonds jewels The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Jewelry: Behind the Coronation Diamond Jewels
By Jill Newman
star of Africa cullinan royal family crown jewels

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The History of the Star of Africa
By Jill Newman

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Koh-I-Noor Diamond
By Jill Newman
The Golconda Princie Diamond

Golconda Diamonds:
The Magic and Myth
By Jill Newman
James de Givenchy’s Jewelry House Taffin Is a Feat of Engineering and Fancy
By Sam Broekema
The Lesotho Legend and Van Cleef & Arpels’ Diamond Legacy
By Sam Broekema
Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the integrity of the natural diamond industry worldwide. NDC serves as the authoritative voice for natural diamonds, inspiring and educating consumers on their real, rare and responsible values.
© 2026 — Natural Diamond Council

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