Your Legacy

Sign in

One door for every client of the House. New here? The same door opens your account.

I already have an account

Continue with Facebook

or continue with email

Email address

We'll send a private 6-digit code — no password to remember.

New to the House

Build your Legacy

Open your MyLegacy account and make every acquisition part of your legacy — your certificates, your saved pieces, and your advisor, always at hand.

Inside your LEGACY

Your acquisitions, from the vault to your door
The certificates of your stones, always at hand
Your saved pieces, in step on every device
Private consultations with your advisor
Your seat in the Negotiation Room

Icon Archive › Politics & State › King Faisal of Saudi Arabia

The Legacy Diamond Icon Archive

King Faisal of Saudi Arabia

Pear Diamond 80ct — Saudi king who gifted a diamond necklace to the British queen on a state visit

The originalSaudi king who gifted a diamond necklace to the British queen on a state visitSee the documented piece →

King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 80 carats. Saudi king who gifted a diamond necklace to the British queen on a state visit (1967).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great diamond stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

Get the look — shop similar at Legacy

Taken in the spirit of this Pear Diamond necklace — pieces from the Legacy vault, and a one-of-one commission.

pear drop fancy brown diamond champagne colour necklace

$650,000.00

White Gold, Gold 84.62ctw Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Necklace

$150,000.00

White Gold, 5.02ct Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace

$97,000.00

Bespoke

Commission a piece in this spirit

One-of-one — designed and sourced by the Legacy atelier, inspired by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.

Begin a commission →

Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with King Faisal of Saudi Arabia?

King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 80 carats. Saudi king who gifted a diamond necklace to the British queen on a state visit.

What cut and colour is King Faisal of Saudi Arabia's diamond?

It is a Pear cut.

What era and origin is it from?

It dates to 1967. Origin / association: Gulf States.

Can I acquire a diamond like King Faisal of Saudi Arabia's?

Yes — Legacy Diamonds sources and commissions comparable diamonds privately, including one-of-one bespoke pieces in the same cut and colour. Begin privately with the Legacy atelier.

More from Politics & State

Soong Mei-lingPolitics & State · Emerald · Modern (1970–1999)Green Emerald — First Lady and celebrated collector of spectacular jadeite, including twisted bangles Michelle ObamaPolitics & State · Diamond · Modern (1970–1999)Round Brilliant Diamond 2.5ct — Engagement (Barack Obama)Eva Perón (Evita)Politics & State · Sapphire · Mid-Century (1940–1969)Fancy Blue Sapphire — Argentine-flag sapphire and diamond brooch owned by Argentina's first lady Marie Antoinette (pearl pendant)Politics & State · Pearl · The 18th CenturyPearl — Natural pearl and diamond pendant of a queen, later a record-setting lot at auction Imelda MarcosPolitics & State · Diamond · Modern (1970–1999)Diamond — Roumeliotes necklace, 60 diamonds Marie Antoinette (three-strand pearl necklace)Politics & State · Pearl · The 18th CenturyPearl — Three-strand necklace of 119 natural pearls smuggled out during the revolution

In the spirit of the original

THE MAHARAJA NECKLACE, TRANSFORMABLE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS The necklace with pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 25.50, 11.24

$8,500,000.00

StoneDiamond

ShapePear

Carat (approx.)80 ct

Era1967

RegionGulf States

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.

Acquire a stone in this tradition

Our atelier sources privately. Tell us the cut, the colour and the moment — and we will bring you the stone.

Speak with the atelier

Sign in