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The Banjarmasin Diamond

Diamond 36ct — Sultanate heirloom diamond from Borneo seized during the Dutch colonial war

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The Banjarmasin Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 36 carats. Sultanate heirloom diamond from Borneo seized during the Dutch colonial war (1859).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The Banjarmasin Diamond?
The Banjarmasin Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 36 carats. Sultanate heirloom diamond from Borneo seized during the Dutch colonial war.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1859. Origin / association: Southeast Asia.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)36 ct
Era1859
RegionSoutheast Asia

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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🌏Southeast Asia

Era

The 19th Century
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