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Famous diamonds, artwork
Famous diamonds, historical artwork. Eleven named diamonds arrayed together with four unnamed examples of ordinary diamonds. From left to right, from top to bottom, numbered in brackets, these diamonds are: Regent (3); Orlov (2); Florentine (4); Sancy (5); Great Mogul (1); Polar Star (6); Star of the South (7); Shah (8); Koh-i-Noor (9); unnamed (10); Darya-ye Noor (11); unnamed (12); unnamed (13); Pasha of Egypt (14); unnamed (15). Many of the named diamonds are famed for their size and colours. Artwork from the third edition of Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902) by French author Eugene Caustier
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1900s 1902 Array Colour Colours Diamond Diamonds Earth Science Earth Sciences Eugene Caustier Exotic Expensive Famous Geological Historic Large Les Entrailles De La Terre Mineralogy Named Orlov Precious Stones Rare Shape Shapes Sizes Florentine Great Mogul Koh I Noor Polar Star Regent Sancy Shah
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This print showcases a stunning collection of famous diamonds, carefully arranged alongside ordinary ones. Each diamond tells its own remarkable story, with their names and numbers denoting their place in history. From left to right, top to bottom, we are introduced to an extraordinary lineup: the Regent (3), Orlov (2), Florentine (4), Sancy (5), Great Mogul (1), Polar Star (6), Star of the South (7), Shah (8), Koh-i-Noor (9). The array continues with two unnamed diamonds before revealing the Darya-ye Noor (11) and concluding with three more unnamed gems. These renowned diamonds have earned their fame through sheer size and breathtaking colors that defy imagination. This artwork is a visual testament to their rarity and exorbitant value. Dating back to 1902, this illustration was featured in Eugene Caustier's Les Entrailles de la Terre, offering a glimpse into the fascination surrounding these precious stones during the late 19th century. The monochrome depiction highlights each diamond's unique shape and color while emphasizing their grandeur against a contrasting backdrop. As we delve into this mesmerizing composition, we are transported back in time when earth science and mineralogy were at the forefront of exploration. This print from Science Photo Library serves as both an educational tool for geology enthusiasts and a testament to mankind's enduring fascination with these exquisite treasures from deep within our planet.
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