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the Orlov Diamond

Diamond 189.62ct — Golconda diamond set in a Russian imperial sceptre

The original — the Orlov Diamond
The originalGolconda diamond set in a Russian imperial sceptreImage: Wikimedia Commons · see source (verify per-file) · see the original →

the Orlov Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 189.62 carats. Golconda diamond set in a Russian imperial sceptre (1774).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with the Orlov Diamond?
the Orlov Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 189.62 carats. Golconda diamond set in a Russian imperial sceptre.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1774. Origin / association: India.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)189.62 ct
Era1774
RegionIndia

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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The 18th Century
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