“Hundreds of years later, we’re still talking about these legendary diamonds.

The world’s most exceptional and famous diamonds are as legendary for their beauty as for their enthralling history. After hundreds of years, we are still talking about these eight epic stones—and the trail of intrigue, chaos and mystery that they left behind.

These magnificent natural diamonds have been coveted, mysteriously disappeared and reappeared, fought over in court and even swallowed to save from thieves. Because what else packs this much power, prestige and wealth in something so small and portable?

Read on to uncover the unbelievable true stories behind eight of the world’s most famous diamonds.”

8 World Famous Diamonds and Their Shocking Stories

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