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Nicky Oppenheimer

Pear Diamond 203.04ct — Diamond-dynasty billionaire who unveiled and named the flawless Millennium Star diamond

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Nicky Oppenheimer is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 203.04 carats. Diamond-dynasty billionaire who unveiled and named the flawless Millennium Star diamond (1999).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Nicky Oppenheimer?
Nicky Oppenheimer is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 203.04 carats. Diamond-dynasty billionaire who unveiled and named the flawless Millennium Star diamond.
What cut and colour is Nicky Oppenheimer's diamond?
It is a Pear cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1999. Origin / association: South Africa (origin).
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StoneDiamond
ShapePear
Carat (approx.)203.04 ct
Era1999
RegionSouth Africa (origin)

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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Stone

Diamond

Shape

Pear

Region

🌐South Africa (origin)

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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