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The Portuguese Diamond

Asscher Diamond 127.01ct — 127.01-carat Asscher-cut diamond, the largest faceted diamond in the Smithsonian collection, famed for its strong blue fluorescence

The original127.01-carat Asscher-cut diamond, the largest faceted diamond in the Smithsonian collection, famed for its strong blue fluorescenceSee the documented piece →

The Portuguese Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Asscher Diamond of approximately 127.01 carats. 127.01-carat Asscher-cut diamond, the largest faceted diamond in the Smithsonian collection, famed for its strong blue fluorescence (1910).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great diamond stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with The Portuguese Diamond?
The Portuguese Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Asscher Diamond of approximately 127.01 carats. 127.01-carat Asscher-cut diamond, the largest faceted diamond in the Smithsonian collection, famed for its strong blue fluorescence.
What cut and colour is The Portuguese Diamond's diamond?
It is a Asscher cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1910. Origin / association: Global / Historic.
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StoneDiamond
ShapeAsscher
Carat (approx.)127.01 ct
Era1910
RegionGlobal / Historic

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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◆Historic Stone

Stone

Diamond

Shape

Asscher

Region

🌐Global / Historic

Era

Belle Époque (1890–1914)
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