Moussaieff Red Diamond
- Weighs 5.11 carats (1.022g)
- Rated as Fancy Red by the Gemological Institute of America
- Triangular brilliant cut
- Discovered in 1989 in Brazil
- Cut by William Goldberg Diamond Corp.
Ownership and Value
- Original owner: Ricardo E. P. Filho
- Current owner: Moussaieff Jewellers Ltd.
- Estimated value: $20 million
- Purchased by Shlomo Moussaieff in 2001 or 2002
- Displayed in the Smithsonian Institutions exhibit in 2003
Discovery and Origin
- Discovered by a Brazilian garimpeiro named Ze Tatu
- Found in the district of Major porto in a region known as noroeste de minas
- Rough stone weighed 13.9 carats (2.78 g)
- Country of origin: Brazil
- Mine of origin: unknown
Notable Exhibitions
- Displayed in The Splendor of Diamonds exhibit
- Exhibited alongside The De Beers Millennium Star and The Heart of Eternity
- Year of exhibition: 2003
- Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution
- Showcased the world's largest known red diamond
Additional Information
- Not to be confused with DeYoung Red Diamond or Kazanjian Red Diamond
- Formerly known as the Red Shield Diamond
- Considered the rarest of all diamond colors
- Largest known red diamond in the world
- Cut and purchased by reputable companies and individuals
Moussaieff Red Diamond Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/moussaieff-red-diamond |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moussaieff_Red_Diamond |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3866510 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/05s1z5 |