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The Okavango Blue Diamond: Botswana’s Dazzling National Treasure

The largest blue diamond of its kind is on display in New York City.

By Shelley Brown

The 3 Rare Diamonds That Stopped Gem Experts in Their Tracks

Historic Diamonds I June 6, 2025 The 3 Rare Diamonds That Stopped Gem Experts in Their Tracks The Cullinan Blue, DeYoung Red, and Mouawad VIMP reveal just how far nature and craftsmanship can go. Photographed by: Jeffrey Westbrook & Sophia Cliffe Written by: Grant Mobley Natural diamonds are geological masterpieces, formed over billions of years […]

By Grant Mobley

Sancy Diamond

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Sancy Diamond

The Sancy Diamond was owned by kings and queens, stolen, pawned, and even swallowed by a loyal servant.

By Jill Newman

The 6 Most Notorious Cursed Diamonds

Every natural diamond has a deep and rich history, but some have more daunting, cursed pasts than the rest.

By Jill Newman

elizabeth taylor burton diamond necklace

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Taylor-Burton Diamond

This exceptional stone was a symbol of one of Hollywood’s greatest love affairs.

By Jill Newman

pink star diamond

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The CTF Pink Star Diamond

Meet the world’s most expensive jewel ever sold at auction.

By Jill Newman

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The Hope Diamond: The Cursed History and Science of the Priceless Blue Gemstone

GIA scientist Dr. Sally Eaton-Magaña gets unprecedented access to one of the world's most famous gemstones -- the Hope...

By Dr. Sally Eaton-Magaña

The Golconda Princie Diamond

Golconda Diamonds:
The Magic and Myth

Here’s the truth behind these legendary Golconda diamonds.

By Jill Newman

A Travel Guide to the World’s Most Famous Natural Diamonds

By Jill Newman

A Look at the Most Valuable Bulgari Gem Ever Sold

By Grant Mobley

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

By Benjamin G. Guttery

The Princie Diamond: The History and Legal Battle Surrounding the Infamous Pink Stone

By Jill Newman

Tiffany & Co. Unveils Its Most Expensive Diamond Jewel Ever

By Editorial Staff

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Graff Lesedi La Rona

By Jill Newman

The Black Orlov: The Unbelievable Story of the Cursed Diamond

By Editorial Staff

star of Africa cullinan royal family crown jewels

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

By Jill Newman

koh-i-noor diamondin the queen mother's crown

Diamond Hall of Fame:
The Koh-I-Noor Diamond

By Jill Newman

The Asscher Family: In Pursuit of the Perfect Diamond

By Jill Newman

From “Krupp Diamond” to “Elizabeth Taylor Diamond”

By Benjamin G. Guttery

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

Le Grand Mazarin Diamond: The History of One of the Most Famous French Crown Jewels

By Editorial Staff

Feeling “Fancy?” Get to Know the True Colors of These Historic Diamonds

By Benjamin G. Guttery

Fancy & Famous: The World’s Most Prominent Colored Diamonds

By Grant Mobley

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Natural Diamonds and Synthetics

Natural Diamonds & Synthetics

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Engagement Rings

Diamond simulants, cubic zirconia and moissanite

Natural Diamonds vs Lab Grown Diamonds

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