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»  » So the owner of this D Flawless 200+ carat is 'unknown' - I know it is one of you guys - fess up!
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So the owner of this D Flawless 200+ carat is 'unknown' - I know it is one of you guys - fess up! |
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| P: 5/8/2007 3:40:51 PM | |
dfb Rough Rock Total Posts: 70 Last Post: 5/8/2008 Member Since: 3/11/2007 |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centenary_Diamond a fun read...
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| Posted: 5/8/2007 3:40:51 PM | |
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There are 12 replies to this message. There are 12 replies on this page. |
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| P: 5/8/2007 4:29:56 PM | |
RockDoc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,509 Last Post: 6/17/2007 Member Since: 8/16/2000 |
I THINK it is owned by De Beers/DTC Rockdoc
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| Posted: 5/8/2007 4:29:56 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 4:34:05 PM | |
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005 |
If DeBeers actually did sell it, I can vouch that it wasn't to me. Darn. 
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| Posted: 5/8/2007 4:34:05 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 4:35:45 PM | |
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006 |
Bummer, I was hoping it was in my closet...but I just fogot about it LOL!
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| Posted: 5/8/2007 4:35:45 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 4:38:21 PM | |
asquareguy Rough Rock Total Posts: 87 Last Post: 5/26/2007 Member Since: 3/27/2004 |
Date: 5/8/2007 4:29:56 PM "The Centenary was completed in February 1991, weighing 273.85 carats (54.770 g) with its dimensions measuring 39.90 × 50.50 × 24.55 mm. The final gem had 247 facets: 164 on the stone proper and 83 on the girdle. While the stone has never been publicly appraised for value, it is known to have been insured at over US$100 million at the time of its unveiling in May 1991. The stone was loaned to the Tower of London, where it was displayed for a number of years. It is believed that De Beers no longer owns the Centenary, but the current owner is unknown. Gabi Tolkowsky has said that he believes that the gem has been sold and De Beers declines comment, citing its anonymity policy."Author: RockDoc I THINK it is owned by De Beers/DTC Rockdoc If Tolkowsky is right, my guess would be the Sultan of Brunai, he's a known collector and certainly has the cash... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Posted: 5/8/2007 4:38:21 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 4:47:53 PM | |
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004 |
Rockdoc may be hiding it in his treasure trove. He has one of everything else. The Premier mine is one of the greatest producing pipes of the last century+. In 2003 it was re-named for the gentleman who opened the mine, a name shared with the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. In fact, as long as we're trivia-ing: Anyone (non-pros please) know the current name of the Premier mine/largest rough diamond...how much that rough rock weighed...and how many smaller diamonds were fashioned from it?  
John |
| Posted: 5/8/2007 4:47:53 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 5:31:46 PM | |
Pyramid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,914 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 11/10/2002 |
317.40 carat Culinan cut into 9 major diamonds and 96 smaller diamonds = 205 diamonds.
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| Posted: 5/8/2007 5:31:46 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 6:38:45 PM | |
surfgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,438 Last Post: 5/19/2009 Member Since: 4/5/2007 |
Well, I guess you found me out 
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| Posted: 5/8/2007 6:38:45 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 6:48:21 PM | |
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JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004 |
Date: 5/8/2007 5:31:46 PM Author: Pyramid 317.40 carat Culinan cut into 9 major diamonds and 96 smaller diamonds = 205 diamonds. The Cullinan is correct. So are the numbers of diamonds. But...317 carats is just the size of Cullinan II, or the "Lesser Star of Africa." The Cullinan I or "Great Star of Africa" is 530 carats polished and came from the same rough (!)  The original rough that all of those diamonds were cut from was ???? carats... Anyone? John |
| Posted: 5/8/2007 6:48:21 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 7:03:46 PM | |
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
3,106.75 carats (621.35 g).
........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 5/8/2007 7:03:46 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 7:08:33 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
Brian bought the diamond and is secretly cutting it into an ACA in a hidden fortress 500 feet below the WF office.
........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 5/8/2007 7:08:33 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 7:10:18 PM | |
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JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004 |
Date: 5/8/2007 7:03:46 PM Author: strmrdr 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g). Bingo. That's a pound and a third of diamond. (too big for even an African swallow to carry?  )
John |
| Posted: 5/8/2007 7:10:18 PM | |
| P: 5/8/2007 7:54:14 PM | |
boston_jeff Ideal Rock Total Posts: 606 Last Post: 12/7/2008 Member Since: 1/30/2007 |
Date: 5/8/2007 7:10:18 PM Author: JohnQuixote (too big for even an African swallow to carry? )Oh, yeah, an African swallow maybe, but not a European swallow...
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| Posted: 5/8/2007 7:54:14 PM | |
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