Glimpse Into the World's Largest Pink Diamond

In the realm of precious gems, few discoveries captivate as much as this one—an astonishing find that will go down in history! Prepare to be enthralled as we delve into the realm of extraordinary pink diamonds.

Details on the Amazing Pink Diamond Find

Discovered in Russia, an enormous 158.2-carat pink diamond – making it one of the largest in the world – was discovered in Russia in September by Alrosa. This stone is only the 32nd largest stone according to experts, but its splendid pink color makes it incredibly exceptional and rare.

It is valued at about $1.5 million. If it were to be cut, it would make for many highly precious diamonds that could be used to create priceless jewels. Like the 12.27 Majestic Pink Diamond auctioned off in August in New Orleans by MS Rau Antiques for $7.85 million. It had been mounted on an amazing ring.

The Rarity and Value of Pink Diamonds

The rarity of pink diamonds make them unique in the world, but the diamonds that have made headlines over the years are famous not just for their large carat sizes or incredible stories but for the way they were found.

Famous Large Pink Diamonds From History

These historic pink diamond finds still fascinate gem collectors and historians today due to their immense sizes and the legends surrounding their discoveries.

The 1905 Cullinan Diamond Discovery

In 1905 the largest rough diamond – the Cullinan– was found in South Africa. It weighed in at an unimaginable 3,106.75 carats and took its name from the mine where it was found. The Asscher Brothers of Amsterdam cut it into 105 diamonds, some of which became part of the English Crown.

The Tragedy of the Excelsior Diamond

The Excelsior is the second largest diamond, but it is lesser known. Unfortunately the tragic decision was made to cut it into stones that were too small and didn’t do justice to the original 971-carat stone-in its entirety.

The Record-Breaking Steinmetz Pink Diamond

The Steinmetz Pink a 59.60 carat diamond rated as Fancy Vivid Pink By GIA, it is the largest ever with this eating It is said to be displayed at the Smithsonian, “The Splendor of Diamond.”

The Mysterious Fate of the Gran Mogul Diamond

The third-largest is the Gran Mogul and it was discovered in India between 1650 and 1658. It was presented to Shah Jehan, the fifth Mughal Emperor of India. The 787.5-carat diamond was cut imperfectly and it had to be reduced to 280 carats. After that time nobody is quite sure what happened to it.

The Recent Promise Lesotho Diamond Find

The Promise Lesotho diamond is a more recent discovery. This 603-carat diamond was found in South Africa in 2006 and is free of imperfections. London-based jeweler Laurence Graff bought it at auction for $12.36 million and cut it into 26 smaller diamonds to create a necklace worth $50 million.

The fifth-largest diamond in the world is the Golden Jubilee, and when it was found in 1985 it overtook the Cullinan I, the largest gem to come of the Cullinan. Made from a 755-carat stone mined in South Africa, it was ably cut by Gabi Tolkowski. Its 545.67 carats make it the largest faceted diamond in the world.