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Famous Diamonds
- Koh-i-Noor
- Cullinan I
- Hortensia
- Orlov
Explanation:
Koh-i-Noor – One of the most famous diamonds, with a long, contested history; its name means “Mountain of Light” and it’s now part of the British Crown Jewels.
Cullinan – The largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found; cut into famous stones such as Cullinan I (the Great Star of Africa) and Cullinan II.
I – A famous diamond known simply by the letter I; included in lists of notable diamonds to show a varied naming style.
Hortensia – A historic large yellow diamond once owned by European royalty; also known as the Hortense/Hortensia diamond.
Orlov – A renowned large diamond named after Count Grigory Orlov; part of the Russian Imperial regalia.
Cullinan – The largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found; cut into famous stones such as Cullinan I (the Great Star of Africa) and Cullinan II.
I – A famous diamond known simply by the letter I; included in lists of notable diamonds to show a varied naming style.
Hortensia – A historic large yellow diamond once owned by European royalty; also known as the Hortense/Hortensia diamond.
Orlov – A renowned large diamond named after Count Grigory Orlov; part of the Russian Imperial regalia.
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