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Nassak Diamond
43.38 carats, was originally over 90 carats and in a Temple of Shiva near Nassak, in India. It was looted in 1818 by the English, then re-cut in New York in 1927.
By 1933 the Nassak diamond is placed in a pearl necklace by Cartier of London. Later, in 1937, the stone is again re-cut, this time to a 47.41 carat rectangular stone and sold to Harry Winston. Winston decides to reduce the stone even further - to 43.
sale took place in London at Willis's Room in St. James on July 20th, 1837. The first Marquess of Westminster bought the Arcots for £10,000 as part of a birthday present for his wife. He also bought the round brilliant and the Nassak Diamond.
 See also: Diamond, Necklace, Carat, Stone, Shape
  
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