| Weight | 104.15 carats (20.830 g) |
|---|---|
| Color | Fancy Orange-Brown |
| Cut | Modified Pear Brilliant |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Mine of origin | Kimberley |
| Discovered | 1963 |
| Cut by | Messr Coster S & M Kaufman |
| Original owner | Julius Cohen |
| Owner | Anonymous |
| Estimated value | $30 million |
The Great Chrysanthemum Diamond is a famous diamond measuring 104.15 carats (20.830 g) with a pear-shaped modified brilliant cut, rated in colour as Fancy Orange-Brown and I1 clarity by the Gemological Institute of America. The Great Chrysanthemum is roughly the same size as the re-cut Kohinoor and almost three times the size of the Hope Diamond,[1][2] The Great Chrysanthemum has the dimensions of 39.10 x 24.98 x 16.00 mm. and features 67 facets on the crown, 57 facets on the pavilion and 65 vertical facets along the girdle. The diamond, designed as a pendant, became the central focus of a necklace with 410 oval, pear-shaped, round and marquis diamonds.
The Great Chrysanthemum, considered one of the most famous diamonds in the world is the 2nd largest pear-shaped brown diamond and the 5th largest of all Fancy brown diamonds in the world.[2]