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The Royal Star of Paris - the most expensive brooch in the world.
Graff is often called the "king of diamonds" - the proof in front of you ... The Royal Star of Paris - the most expensive brooch in the world, who come to see the crowds of visitors.
Key figures ornaments - two unique, completely free of inclusions a diamond - Yellow Graff Sunflower at 107.46 cts and transparent Graff Perfection 100 cts.
These minerals are over 100 ct by themselves are rare, and when they are combined in a single decoration, it becomes one of the most desirable acquisitions for most influential collectors.
There is information that diamond, which later became known as Graff Perfection, originally weighed 225 cts, and after the initial cut has gained weight 160.09 cts, but Lawrence was not satisfied with its appearance and sent to re-cut, reducing the weight of exactly 100 cts. Sure, for most jewelers such information is equivalent to a stab in the heart, because many of them are trying to preserve the weight of stones - which ultimately plays an important role in the evaluation.
"Catherine the Great" (also called "grisaille" and "Pink cameo") - Jewelry egg.
... The opening of the British Parliament in 2015 ....