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the Arcot II Diamond

Pear Diamond 17.21ct — Golconda diamond once gifted to Queen Charlotte, later acquired at auction by a Qatari royal collection

The originalGolconda diamond once gifted to Queen Charlotte, later acquired at auction by a Qatari royal collectionSee the documented piece →

the Arcot II Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 17.21 carats. Golconda diamond once gifted to Queen Charlotte, later acquired at auction by a Qatari royal collection (1777).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with the Arcot II Diamond?
the Arcot II Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 17.21 carats. Golconda diamond once gifted to Queen Charlotte, later acquired at auction by a Qatari royal collection.
What cut and colour is the Arcot II Diamond's diamond?
It is a Pear cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1777. Origin / association: India.
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StoneDiamond
ShapePear
Carat (approx.)17.21 ct
Era1777
RegionIndia

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

🇮🇳India

Era

The 18th Century
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