Learn about Pink Diamonds: part one
Some of the loveliest diamonds in the world are pinks. They are very rare. The Argyle mine contains a lot of Pink Rough.
The largest pink diamond in the world (pictured) is the 186 Carat Darya-e-Nur¹, also known as the Sea of Light, the River of Light, or the Ocean of Light. It is a pale-pink, tablet-shaped diamond. You may see this item by visiting the Museum of the Treasury of National Iranian Jewels.
The Steinmetz Pink is a 59.60 Carat Fancy Vivid Pink INTERNALLY FLAWLESS diamond! Jenna Elfman was the lucky girl to wear it at the opening of an exhibition at The Smithsonian, but not before Helena Christensen had a crack at it first at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2003.
Queen Elizabeth II was given the 23.5 Carat Williamson Pink Diamond from Canadian geologist Dr. John Williamson as a wedding present. It was cut by Briefel and Lemer of London in 1948 and became the center stone of a brooch designed by Cartier in 1952.
Another large Pink Diamond, is known as Le Grand Condé, a name that also referred to its owner, Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé. He had set the Diamond on the pommel of his walking stick. It is also known as The Pink Diamond, Condé Pink or Condé Diamond. It is a 9.01 Carat Light Pink Pear-Shaped stone. While it has been reported that you may view this diamond at Chateau de Chantilly / Musée Condé, Nicole Garnier, the curator of the museum, has told me that due to a theft in 1929, although recovered the same year, it is no longer being displayed. There is a replica in its stead. Eva Longoria & Tony Parker’s upcoming wedding is expected to occur at the Chateau on 07/07/07. Nicole has also been generous enough to share some more pictures of the diamond for our community to view, see Gallery below.
The largest pink diamond in the world (pictured) is the 186 Carat Darya-e-Nur¹, also known as the Sea of Light, the River of Light, or the Ocean of Light. It is a pale-pink, tablet-shaped diamond. You may see this item by visiting the Museum of the Treasury of National Iranian Jewels.
The Steinmetz Pink is a 59.60 Carat Fancy Vivid Pink INTERNALLY FLAWLESS diamond! Jenna Elfman was the lucky girl to wear it at the opening of an exhibition at The Smithsonian, but not before Helena Christensen had a crack at it first at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2003.
Queen Elizabeth II was given the 23.5 Carat Williamson Pink Diamond from Canadian geologist Dr. John Williamson as a wedding present. It was cut by Briefel and Lemer of London in 1948 and became the center stone of a brooch designed by Cartier in 1952.
Another large Pink Diamond, is known as Le Grand Condé, a name that also referred to its owner, Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé. He had set the Diamond on the pommel of his walking stick. It is also known as The Pink Diamond, Condé Pink or Condé Diamond. It is a 9.01 Carat Light Pink Pear-Shaped stone. While it has been reported that you may view this diamond at Chateau de Chantilly / Musée Condé, Nicole Garnier, the curator of the museum, has told me that due to a theft in 1929, although recovered the same year, it is no longer being displayed. There is a replica in its stead. Eva Longoria & Tony Parker’s upcoming wedding is expected to occur at the Chateau on 07/07/07. Nicole has also been generous enough to share some more pictures of the diamond for our community to view, see Gallery below.
New York: Harry Winston debuts Diamond de Neige collection
It really is hard to be truly original. I thought that the concept of a snowflake pendant was original and a perfect gift for your woman, celebrating how unique she is. But I guess the snowflake theme has been used regularly. Following my post about *Ruta Fox’s version of the snowflake, I ran into another version at Knox Jewelry.
Now I see that Harry Winston has just launched an entire Snowflake collection:
“The Harry Winston Salon on Fifth Avenue was transformed to a magical Winston Wonderland to showcase the newest collection, Diamond de Neige.
The event highlighted some of Winston’s most select pieces as guests were treated to a whimsical experience with nymphs, ice queens, and a soothing harpist; all adorned with an exquisite collection of diamonds. All of Harry Winston’s reflections of nature, whether it be Wreaths or Clusters, or Diamond de Neige, were there for viewing as guests experienced a truly captivating evening of enchantment.There isn’t much of the de Neige collection to see yet on HW’s site so here are some Famous Harry Winston Diamonds to enjoy:
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