Black Falcon (diamond)

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The Black Falcon is the largest cut natural diamond in the world, sculpted into the shape of a falcon's head. Weighing 612.34 carats, it was fashioned from an 887.22-carat rough black diamond discovered in Guinea in 2008. The stone was processed over a period of seven years by Belgian diamond cutter Peter Herbosch using own produced laser and grinding systems. The finished piece was certified by the Gemological Institute of America as the largest cut diamond ever recorded, its 612 carats surpassing the previous recordholder The Enigma at 555 carats. The Black Falcon has an estimated market value between €12 million and €15 million.

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