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The Moussaieff Red Diamond

Red Diamond 5.11ct — Largest known fancy red diamond, triangular brilliant from Brazil

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The Moussaieff Red Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Red Diamond of approximately 5.11 carats. Largest known fancy red diamond, triangular brilliant from Brazil (1989).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The Moussaieff Red Diamond?
The Moussaieff Red Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Red Diamond of approximately 5.11 carats. Largest known fancy red diamond, triangular brilliant from Brazil.
What cut and colour is The Moussaieff Red Diamond's diamond?
It is a diamond, Red in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1989. Origin / association: Global / Historic.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)5.11 ct
ColorRed
Era1989
RegionGlobal / Historic

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.

Arena

◆Historic Stone

Stone

Diamond

Color

Red

Region

🌐Global / Historic

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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