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Legend has it that the head of Tiffany’s Paris once bought the Yellow
sparkler for a mere $18,000 when it was imported into the US back in
1879.
Years later in 1972, the ‘New York Times’ carried an advertisement offering to sell the famous 128.54 carat Tiffany Yellow at a measly $5 million.
With its last known valuation of $12m at the end of 1983, the Tiffany Diamond is one of the largest yellow sparklers ever discovered, originally weighing at 287.42 carats in the rough when it was discovered in 1878 in the Kimberley mines in South Africa.
Also famous for its association with Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn in the classic, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, the stunning piece has now wound its way to Dubai, it’s second ever travel from its home in New York.
Starting tomorrow, the Tiffany Yellow will take centre stage at the jewellery brand’s flagship store in The Dubai Mall, on display until January 9 as tribute to mark the company’s 175th anniversary.
A cut above
Considered as one of the top 10 legendary stones ever discovered, the 128.54 carat stunner is currently set in a spectacular diamond and platinum necklace, designed with 481 sparkling stones.
The necklace of white diamonds took over a year in making and totals over 120 carats and features 20 Lucida diamonds and 58 brilliant-cut diamonds
Years later in 1972, the ‘New York Times’ carried an advertisement offering to sell the famous 128.54 carat Tiffany Yellow at a measly $5 million.
With its last known valuation of $12m at the end of 1983, the Tiffany Diamond is one of the largest yellow sparklers ever discovered, originally weighing at 287.42 carats in the rough when it was discovered in 1878 in the Kimberley mines in South Africa.
Also famous for its association with Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn in the classic, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, the stunning piece has now wound its way to Dubai, it’s second ever travel from its home in New York.
Starting tomorrow, the Tiffany Yellow will take centre stage at the jewellery brand’s flagship store in The Dubai Mall, on display until January 9 as tribute to mark the company’s 175th anniversary.
A cut above
Considered as one of the top 10 legendary stones ever discovered, the 128.54 carat stunner is currently set in a spectacular diamond and platinum necklace, designed with 481 sparkling stones.
The necklace of white diamonds took over a year in making and totals over 120 carats and features 20 Lucida diamonds and 58 brilliant-cut diamonds
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