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The Samarian Spinel

Ruby 500ct — World's largest known spinel, held among the Persian crown jewels

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The Samarian Spinel is associated, in the documented record, with a reported Ruby of approximately 500 carats. World's largest known spinel, held among the Persian crown jewels (1739).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great ruby 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 Samarian Spinel?
The Samarian Spinel is associated, in the documented record, with a Ruby of approximately 500 carats. World's largest known spinel, held among the Persian crown jewels.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1739. Origin / association: Iran / Persia.
Can I acquire a ruby like The Samarian Spinel's?
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StoneRuby
Carat (approx.)500 ct
Era1739
RegionIran / Persia

Reported. 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

Ruby

Region

🌐Iran / Persia

Era

The 18th Century
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