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Robert

Pear Diamond 69.42ct — Jewelry-house billionaire who acquired the pear-shaped Taylor-Burton diamond

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Robert is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 69.42 carats. Jewelry-house billionaire who acquired the pear-shaped Taylor-Burton diamond (1979).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Robert?
Robert is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 69.42 carats. Jewelry-house billionaire who acquired the pear-shaped Taylor-Burton diamond.
What cut and colour is Robert's diamond?
It is a Pear cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1979. Origin / association: South Africa (origin).
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StoneDiamond
ShapePear
Carat (approx.)69.42 ct
Era1979
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

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Shape

Pear

Region

🌐South Africa (origin)

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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