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The Great Chrysanthemum

Pear Diamond 104.15ct — 104.15-carat fancy orange-brown pear-shaped diamond found in 1963, named for its chrysanthemum-petal colour

The original104.15-carat fancy orange-brown pear-shaped diamond found in 1963, named for its chrysanthemum-petal colourSee the documented piece →

The Great Chrysanthemum is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 104.15 carats. 104.15-carat fancy orange-brown pear-shaped diamond found in 1963, named for its chrysanthemum-petal colour (1963).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The Great Chrysanthemum?
The Great Chrysanthemum is associated, in the documented record, with a Pear Diamond of approximately 104.15 carats. 104.15-carat fancy orange-brown pear-shaped diamond found in 1963, named for its chrysanthemum-petal colour.
What cut and colour is The Great Chrysanthemum's diamond?
It is a Pear cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1963. Origin / association: South Africa (origin).
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StoneDiamond
ShapePear
Carat (approx.)104.15 ct
Era1963
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

Mid-Century (1940–1969)
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