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"Briolette of India"

A 90.38-carat colourless diamond,

Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

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The Briolette Of India Diamond Pendant (On A Diamond Chain by Harry Winston).

Photo Courtesy: Christie's

Source: forbes.com

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Gem Stone Shapes and Cuts

Gemstones are nature's exquisite creations, each a tiny marvel with its own unique beauty and mystical allure. Their enchanting colors and subtle sparkle make them highly sought after, but it's the art of cutting and shaping that truly enhances their magnificence. Gemstones undergo a meticulous process where rough crystals are transformed into polished, transparent, and brilliantly cut gems, elevating their color, clarity, and shine. Let's delve into the diverse world of gemstone shapes and cuts, each contributing to the allure and appeal of these precious stones.

Square Gems: Square-cut gemstones exude sophistication and elegance, captivating admirers with their precision-cut facets. Within this category, we find two distinct cuts: Princess Cut: This popular cut, characterized by its square shape and pointed corners, is a favorite among couples seeking timeless elegance in engagement rings. The princess cut gemstone boasts brilliant colors and exceptional clarity, making it a prized possession. Asscher Cut: A smaller variation of the square shape, the Asscher cut exudes a vintage charm with its octagonal silhouette. Originally invented in 1902, this cut saw a resurgence in popularity in 2001 with its modified design, reflecting the style of the 20th century. Oval Gems: The oval shape exudes versatility and elegance, with its smooth edges and polished finish. It holds the distinction of containing the most carat weight among gemstone shapes, making it highly coveted worldwide. Its popularity stems from its availability in a wide array of designs, catering to diverse preferences. Heart Gems: Symbolizing love and romance, the heart-shaped gemstone is a beloved choice for special occasions and expressions of affection. This modified version of the pear shape requires precision cutting to transform a pear-shaped stone into a symbol of love, captivating hearts with its exquisite beauty. Pear Gems: Resembling a teardrop or droplet, the pear-shaped gemstone is often found adorning earrings and pendants. Its unique shape, with a rounded bottom and pointed top, enhances its allure and catching power, making it a captivating choice for jewelry enthusiasts. Round Gems: The classic and timeless round shape holds universal appeal, making it a staple in the world of gemstones. Its rounded crystal sparkle adds to its allure, making it a popular choice for engagement rings and other jewelry pieces. Marquise Gems: Similar to the oval shape but with distinctive pointed ends, the marquise shape creates an illusion of greater size without altering the carat weight. Its elegant silhouette and modified brilliant cuts make it highly sought after in the market. Radiant Gems: Combining the sparkle of a round shape with the straight lines of an emerald cut, the radiant gemstone exudes brilliance and sophistication. With trimmed corners and a multitude of facets, it offers a captivating blend of classic and modern aesthetics. Briolette Gems: The briolette shape, reminiscent of a pear with faceting on all sides, presents a unique and challenging cut in gemstone shaping. Originating in India in the 12th century, it has gained recognition as a classic and vintage gemstone shape, prized for its exquisite craftsmanship. Trillion Gems: True to its name, the trillion shape features a triangular silhouette, with three triangle cuts creating a stunning array of facets. This modern and versatile shape enhances the brightness of the gemstone, offering a captivating choice for contemporary jewelry designs. Rectangle Gems: Embracing various categories within the rectangle shape, including: Rectangle Emerald: With its flat top surface and angled corners, the emerald cut exudes a subtle gleam, showcasing the clarity of the gemstone. Rectangle Baguette: Originating in the 1920s, this long, narrow gemstone resembles a thin layer of emerald, offering a unique and elegant choice for jewelry enthusiasts. Rectangle Cushion: Combining elements of both rectangle and square shapes, the cushion shape features cornered and rounded edges, enhancing the clarity and transparency of the gemstone. In conclusion The art of gemstone cutting and shaping transcends mere craftsmanship, transforming raw crystals into exquisite works of art that captivate hearts and inspire awe. Whether it's a round gem's timeless elegance or a heart-shaped stone's romantic allure, each cut and shape contributes to the mesmerizing beauty of these precious gems.

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L'ombra del nazismo sull'asta di Christie's: è la più importante vendita di gioielli della storia

Da mercoledì 3 maggio a venerdì 12 si terrà da Christie’s, a Ginevra, la più importante asta di gioielli della storia. Un evento che suscita non poche polemiche, visto il passato di chi ha accumulato quei gioielli. Oltre 700 pietre per un valore di 150 milioni di dollari, comprendente il diamante da 90 carati di origine indiana “Briolette of India”, che ha avuto tra i proprietari Caterina de…

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Briolette of India

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The world's oldest diamond - the Briolette of India!

The Briolette of India is an extraordinary, D-colored diamond. It weighs 90.38 carats resembling a rose-cut and it dates back to the 12th century. This masterpiece is older than the world-famous ‘Koh-i-Noor’. Its IIa purity makes it one of the most pristine diamonds on the Earth and almost impossible to find in traditionally mined diamonds (with no impurities at all). 

The stone was possessed by some of the most famous personalities of the time -  Eleanor of Aquitaine (the Queen consort of King Louis VII of France), King Richard the Lion Heart (who carried it with him to the third crusade), King Henry II of France (who presented it to his mistress Diane de Poitiers), George Blumenthal (who presented it to his wife Florence Meyer Blumenthal) and Harry Winston(New York Jeweler). 

The last time this diamond was seen, it was being used as the necklace pendant, along with a pearl and another diamond. Currently, an unidentified family from Europe owns the ‘Briolette of India’ 

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          The Russian Nuptial Tiara.

      It is not known who was the first wearer of this tiara since according to the Russian Diamond Fund it was made for Archduchess Marija Fëdorovna, second wife of Tsar Paul I of Russia, while other sources state that it was made for Empress Elisabeth Alexeievna, wife of Tsar Alexander I of Russia. It was created around 1800 by jeweller Jacob David Duval, and the high kokoshnik design is centred on a spectacular natural pink diamond, a 13.33-carat stone from the treasury of Tsar Paul I of Russia. This stone alone would be worth about $ 71,200,000, and was initially supported by a foil to enhance the pink color, but then removed. In addition to this pink diamond, the tiara is made up of white diamonds from Brazil and India which would have a weight of over 1,000 carats.This tiara is formed of a sliding base that surrounds the pink diamond, from which hang a multitude of briolette-cut diamonds, which dangle so that they can tremble and sparkle with every movement of the wearer. The tiara is topped with a row of large vertical pear-shaped diamonds. Over the years this tiara became a jewel worn by generations of imperial brides. Many of these jewels owned by the Russian Imperial Family were dismantled and then sold in single pieces, but this was sold entirely and purchased by Marjorie Merriweather Post and is now part of her collection at the Hillwood Museum. And today this is owned by the Russian government and are now kept in the museum of the Diamond Fund in the Moscow Kremlin.

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Necklace of  Empress Marie-Louise of Austria

c.1811-1812

Nitot et Fils

The Napoleon Diamond Necklace was a gift from Emperor Napoleon to his second wife, Marie-Louise, to celebrate the birth of their son, Napoleon II, the Emperor of Rome, in 1811. The elegant silver and gold necklace, designed by Etienne Nitôt and Sons of Paris was completed in 1811 and consists of 234 diamonds: 28 old mine-cut diamonds, suspending a fringe of nine pendeloques (five pear shapes alternating with four ovals) and 10 briolettes. Above each pear shape is mounted a small brilliant, while the four ovals are attached to motifs decorated with 23 smaller diamonds. Each of the 10 briolette mountings is set with 12 rose-cut diamonds. The diamonds came from India or Brazil, the only significant diamond-producing areas in the world at that time. They are cut in the “old mine” style, the precursor to the modern brilliant cut, resulting in great dispersion (flashes of color as the stone moves in light), but less brilliance due to less light refraction through the top of the stone. The necklace has an estimated total weight of 263 carats, the largest single diamond weighing approximately 10.4 carats. 

Following the fall of Napoleon, Marie-Louise returned in 1814 to her Hapsburg family in Vienna, Austria, taking all of her jewelry, including this necklace. When Marie-Louise died in 1847, the necklace was given to her sister-in-law, Archduchess Sophie of Austria, who removed two stones to shorten the necklace. Earrings were made with the two removed stones, the whereabouts of which are unknown. In 1872, the necklace was bequeathed to the Archduchess’ son, Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria. The necklace remained in the Hapsburg family until 1948, when Archduke Ludwig’s grandson, Prince Franz Joseph of Liechtenstein, sold it to a French collector who in turn sold it to Harry Winston, Inc. in 1960. Marjorie Merriweather Post acquired the necklace, in its original case, from Winston and donated it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1962. It is on display in the Gem Gallery at the National Museum of Natural History next to the Marie-Louise Diadem, both historical icons, and two of the most spectacular jewelry pieces of the period.

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