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The Shah Diamond

Diamond 88.7ct — Inscribed Golconda stone given to a Russian tsar by the Persian court

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The Shah Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 88.7 carats. Inscribed Golconda stone given to a Russian tsar by the Persian court (1829).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The Shah Diamond?
The Shah Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 88.7 carats. Inscribed Golconda stone given to a Russian tsar by the Persian court.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1829. Origin / association: India.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)88.7 ct
Era1829
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 19th Century
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