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Ten most valuable diamonds in the world

No.1 the great African star "African star" is the world's largest cutting diamond. The diamond was cut by an American company, which studied the diamond for six months before deciding how to cut it. No.2 mount of Light Diamond this diamond has the oldest recorded history, its earliest record can be traced back to 1304. It was cut again during Queen Victoria's reign and later mounted on the Queen's crown. The diamond now weighs 108.93 carats. The "mountain of light" diamond is said to be a gift from God to a faithful believer. No.3 eckeshoe diamond "eckeshoe" is not only one of the largest diamonds in the world, but also the second largest diamond found in the world so far. No.4 big Mughal diamond the big Mughal was discovered in India in the 17th century. The great mogul was named after Shah Jahan, the founder of the Taj Mahal. However, the diamond later disappeared. Some people think that the mountain of light diamond may be cut from this diamond. This is a flat pear shaped diamond, the size of an egg. The "eye of the statue" weighs 70.2 carats. It is said that it is the "ransom" given by the Kashmiri chief to the Turkish Sultan who blackmailed Princess rashataha. No.6 Regent diamond the Regent diamond was discovered by an Indian slave near gukangda in 1702. Regent diamond is famous for its rare purity and perfect cutting. It is arguably the most beautiful diamond in the world. No.7 Orlov diamond Orlov diamond is the third largest cut diamond in the world. It has the typical purity of India's most beautiful diamond, with a little blue-green color. No.8 Blue Hope Diamond, which is considered to have the characteristics of the famous tavernel blue diamond, was brought to Europe from India in 1642. It belonged to Louis XIV, king of France. Today you can see this diamond at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. No.9 Xianxi diamond originally belonged to the Duke of "bold Charles" of Burgundy, France. The Duke lost the diamond in the war in 1477. Xianxi diamond is light yellow, obviously from India. It is said that it is the largest diamond cut into symmetry. No.10 Taylor Burton diamond, a pear shaped diamond, was discovered in 1966 at the first mine in Transvaal Province, South Africa. Richard Barton bought the diamond for Elizabeth Taylor for $1.1 million and renamed it Taylor Barton.

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