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Ali Pasha of Ioannina

Pear Diamond 86ct — Ottoman governor whose 86-carat diamond was seized into the imperial treasury

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Ali Pasha of Ioannina is associated, in the documented record, with a reported Pear Diamond of approximately 86 carats. Ottoman governor whose 86-carat diamond was seized into the imperial treasury (1818).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with Ali Pasha of Ioannina?
Ali Pasha of Ioannina is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 86 carats. Ottoman governor whose 86-carat diamond was seized into the imperial treasury.
What cut and colour is Ali Pasha of Ioannina's diamond?
It is a Pear cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1818. Origin / association: Turkey / Ottoman.
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StoneDiamond
ShapePear
Carat (approx.)86 ct
Era1818
RegionTurkey / Ottoman

Reported. 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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Stone

Diamond

Shape

Pear

Region

🇹🇷Turkey / Ottoman

Era

The 19th Century
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