The biggest yellow diamond in the history.
The biggest yellow diamond in the history was the
Its weight in rough was 755.5 carats.
It was the 8th largest
This diamond was found in 1985 at the Premier Main mine — the same one that gave the world
other giant diamonds — Cullinan and Sentineri.
Its cutting began in 1988 and was lasting for 2 years (!!!)
When the diamond was ready it had 55 symmetrical facets of the crown, 64 facets of the pavilion and
24 facets on the girdle.
The cut diamond weigh is 545.67 carats, making it the number one biggest diamond in the world.
For almost the entire 20th century, this place was occupied by the Star of Africa diamond, which weighs
530.20 carats.
In 1997 Thailand was preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of its king, and
several businessmen led by the diamond dealer Henry Ho decided to present this diamond
as a gift to the emperor.
In 1995, it was bought from the De Beers company, which owned it, and displayed at the Henry
Ho jewelry mall in Bangkok.
Before presenting the diamond to the king, the diamond was blessed by Pope John Paul II, the Supreme
Buddhist Patriarch and Supreme Muslim Imam of Thailand.
In 1997, he was presented to the king, who called it «Golden Jubilee»
At one time it was planned to be fixed in the royal scepter or royal seal, but till
today’s moment it is still unset.
The Golden Jubilee is currently on displaying in the Throne Room of the Golden Temple
at the Royal Museum in Bangkok