The Jagersfontein
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…