&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Evalyn_Walsh_McLean_cph.3b20933.jpg) Evalyn Walsh McLean wearing the Hope Diamond (top) and the Star of the East (bottom) | |
| Type of stone | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Weight | 94.78-carat |
| Color | D-color |
| Cut | Pear |
| Country of origin | Turkey (presumed) |
| Mine of origin | Unknown |
| Discovered | Unknown |
| Cut by | Unknown |
| Original owner | The Star of the East Diamond was part of the collection of jewels belonging to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdul Hamid II , who ruled between 1876 and 1909. The exact circumstances under which the diamond came into the possession of the Sultan are not known. Even the origin of the name and at what point in its history it was christened, remains a mystery. Owners include Evalyn Walsh McLean and Harry Winston |
| Owner | The Ottoman Sultan, Abdulhamid II |
| Estimated value | Unknown |
The "Star of the East" is a 94.78-carat, pear-shaped, D-color stone of VS2 clarity grade.[1] Its exact origin is unknown, but it likely originated from India.[1] The Star of the East diamond was part of the collection of jewels belonging to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdul Hamid II, who ruled between 1876 and 1909. The Star of the East was stolen from Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The exact circumstances under which the diamond came into the possession of the Sultan are not known. Even the origin of the name and at what point in its history it was christened remain a mystery.[1] The diamond was part of the collection of the jewellery-loving Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdulhamid II.[1] It was later acquired by Pierre Cartier, who sold it to Evalyn Walsh McLean. After McLean's death, Harry Winston purchased the diamond together with McLean's entire collection. The diamond's current whereabouts are unknown.
- ^ a b c d Star of the East Diamond. Internet Stones.