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Lot 62
EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMOND PENDENT NECKLACE
Closed11 November 2025
Price Realised
CHF 495,300
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THE SOURCE OF BRILLIANCE
Diamonds have fascinated humanity for over two millennia. First discovered in India around the 4th century BCE, they were prized for their unmatched hardness and brilliance. Ancient cultures believed diamonds held mystical powers, symbolizing strength and protection. The word “diamond” derives from the Greek adamas, meaning “unbreakable”. Among the most legendary are the Golconda diamonds, mined in southern India near the Golconda Fort. Renowned for their exceptional clarity and purity, these Type IIa diamonds include famous stones like the Koh-i-Noor and the Hope Diamond.From the 16th to 18th centuries, Golconda was the world’s premier source of diamonds, making its name synonymous with perfection and rarity.Although it cannot be proven, lot 62 possesses all the defining traits of a Golconda diamond—extraordinary clarity, purity, and a captivating brilliance that echoes the legacy of these legendary stones.
Diamonds have fascinated humanity for over two millennia. First discovered in India around the 4th century BCE, they were prized for their unmatched hardness and brilliance. Ancient cultures believed diamonds held mystical powers, symbolizing strength and protection. The word “diamond” derives from the Greek adamas, meaning “unbreakable”. Among the most legendary are the Golconda diamonds, mined in southern India near the Golconda Fort. Renowned for their exceptional clarity and purity, these Type IIa diamonds include famous stones like the Koh-i-Noor and the Hope Diamond.From the 16th to 18th centuries, Golconda was the world’s premier source of diamonds, making its name synonymous with perfection and rarity.Although it cannot be proven, lot 62 possesses all the defining traits of a Golconda diamond—extraordinary clarity, purity, and a captivating brilliance that echoes the legacy of these legendary stones.