The world's largest D-colour flawless diamond, taking 3 years to facet in the late '80s. Gabi Tolkowsky removed 50 carats by hand into 500 carats initally so as not to heat or vibrate the diamond (which might have destroyed it). The result is 247 facets of pure beauty (shaped like the turban of a maharajah), of which there are 3 replicas allowed by the eventual owner. 2 are in museums, and 1 is always in Gabi's pocket. Interestingly, Gabi's hair turned entirely white during the 3 years it took to polish this diamond.Sunday, March 15, 2009
CENTENARY Diamond - 273.85ct D-colour flawless
The world's largest D-colour flawless diamond, taking 3 years to facet in the late '80s. Gabi Tolkowsky removed 50 carats by hand into 500 carats initally so as not to heat or vibrate the diamond (which might have destroyed it). The result is 247 facets of pure beauty (shaped like the turban of a maharajah), of which there are 3 replicas allowed by the eventual owner. 2 are in museums, and 1 is always in Gabi's pocket. Interestingly, Gabi's hair turned entirely white during the 3 years it took to polish this diamond.
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