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The Star of Sierra Leone

Pear Diamond 53.96ct — Type IIa colorless flawless pear cut from a 969-carat West African rough

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The Star of Sierra Leone is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 53.96 carats. Type IIa colorless flawless pear cut from a 969-carat West African rough (1972).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with The Star of Sierra Leone?
The Star of Sierra Leone is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 53.96 carats. Type IIa colorless flawless pear cut from a 969-carat West African rough.
What cut and colour is The Star of Sierra Leone's diamond?
It is a Pear cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1972. Origin / association: Global / Historic.
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StoneDiamond
ShapePear
Carat (approx.)53.96 ct
Era1972
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

Shape

Pear

Region

🌐Global / Historic

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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