Unique pieces, pieces with history. Each of the 10 most famous jewels in history were silent witnesses of key moments for humanity. The following are not just any precious gems that dazzled a group of people, the following are the most famous jewels due to the impressive stories that, behind them, exalt them above the rest.
The Diamond ‘Hope’, called, passed through royal hands and famous families, leaving in its wake a series of tragic legends. Weighing 45 carats, ‘Hope’ currently rests in the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History.
It belonged to the late actress, Elizabeth Taylor, after Richard Burton gave it to her as a token of love. The Taylor–Burton Diamond it was impossible to show off in a ring, so it was taken to an impressive and also expensive necklace.
Called, ‘L’Incomparable’, its 637 carats, together with its unique perfection and transparency, have made it an important merit in the world. Curious fact: the diamond was found by a girl in the Congo.
Another gem that captivated the whole world was a ring that belonged to Lady Diana, and which later passed into the hands of his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton. It is a huge 18-carat blue sapphire, with a 14-piece diamond crown, set in white gold. A delicacy.
Among so many gems, the ‘Goldman Necklace’ belonging to Isabel II is the one that retains the most fervor, after having passed through the hands of the empress, Josephine of France. This theory would later be disproved.
Katharina Slepzow’s diadem, Guido Henckel’s wife since 1887, drew attention for the 11 drops of Colombian emerald and diamonds that made her the most expensive tiara in history. Although Katharina was the only owner of it, it is not the same for the pilgrim pearl. Taken from Panama in 1515, her passage through the European royal houses is an unprecedented journey. In the case of Tsarevna Swan ring its more than 2,500 diamonds make it important enough to grab some headlines.
Faberge easter eggs They stand out as a symbol of the tsars of ancient Russia. These precious eggs were 69 pieces made by Peter Carl Fabergé between 1885 and 1917. Currently only the whereabouts of 61 are known.
A royal gem important for its exuberant size was the big diamond of Queen Catherine the Great. It was Count Grigori Grogorievich who, seeking to win back his affections, gave him the 200-carat gem. Unable to use, the gem ended up mounted on the royal scepter.