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The Tereshchenko Diamond

Fancy Blue Pear Diamond 42.92ct — Type IIb pear blue of Russian provenance, later sold at auction

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The Tereshchenko Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Pear Diamond of approximately 42.92 carats. Type IIb pear blue of Russian provenance, later sold at auction (1915).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The Tereshchenko Diamond?
The Tereshchenko Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Pear Diamond of approximately 42.92 carats. Type IIb pear blue of Russian provenance, later sold at auction.
What cut and colour is The Tereshchenko Diamond's diamond?
It is a Pear cut, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1915. Origin / association: Russia.
Can I acquire a diamond like The Tereshchenko Diamond's?
Yes — Legacy Diamonds sources and commissions comparable diamonds privately, including one-of-one bespoke pieces in the same cut and colour. Begin privately with the Legacy atelier.
StoneDiamond
ShapePear
Carat (approx.)42.92 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era1915
RegionRussia

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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