The Great Diamonds of the World

The Braganza, the Matan, the Nizam, the Koh-i-Noor — the great diamonds one by one, with the thefts, sieges, sales and swindles that carried each of them across the world.

The Jagersfontein

7 pages in this part of The Great Diamonds of the World.

The Jagersfontein

Diamond Robberies at the Cape--Receivers and Illicit Dealers--A Serious Question for Companies--A 209 Carat Stone Stolen--Chase of the…

The Jagersfontein: Adamson

The stone weighed 209 1/4 carats. The way in which information of its existence and robbery was obtained, may be gathered from the evidence…

The Jagersfontein: Orloff

A Royal Lover's Gift--Prince Orloff and the Czarina Catharine--An Imperial Gem--Fable of the Temple of Brama--A French Grenadier's…

The Jagersfontein: Russian

In every respect the Orloff is the most remarkable of the great Russian diamonds. It forms the chief ornament in the Imperial sceptre. From…

The Jagersfontein: Delhi

King writes "certain it is that Nadir Shah brought the "Orloff" back amongst the spoils of Delhi, along with the "Koh-i Nur." This…

The Jagersfontein: Koh-i-Tur

The true name of the "Orloff" is said to be the "Koh-i-Tur," or "Mount Sinai," a circumstance which lands us in fresh difficulties; for…

The Jagersfontein: Jemla

The truth of this notable summary of a very complex page of history is discounted by the fact that the dates and the supposed occurence do…

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