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World's Largest Diamond on an Engagement Ring!

CubanBride Posted: Feb 04, 2005 01:49 PM+

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World's Largest Diamond on an Engagement Ring!

The Taylor-Burton diamond was found in the Premier mine in 1966, the rough stone weighed 240.80 carats. The famous diamond was purchased by Harry Winston who commissioned the stone cleaved into two pieces, the larger piece weighed 162 carats and was eventually cut into a pear shaped 69.42 carat diamond. It was later auctioned for $1,050,000 and named the 'Cartier'. The diamond was then purchased by Richard Burton and given to Elizabeth Taylor and renamed the Taylor-Burton. In 1978, following her divorce from Richard Burton, Elizabeth put one of the worlds largest diamonds up for sale to raise funds for a hospital in Botswana. The current owner is Robert Mouawad, President of the Mouawad Group.

eogara Posted: Feb 04, 2005 01:51 PM+

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Posted by CubanBride
In 1978, following her divorce from Richard Burton, Elizabeth put one of the worlds largest diamonds up for sale to raise funds for a hospital in Botswana.

This is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. Hmmm... think your engagement ring's too big? Well, if you can build a hospital for the amount of money it costs, it probably is

CubanBride Posted: Feb 04, 2005 01:52 PM+

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Re: World's Largest Diamond on an Egagement Ring!

Posted by eogara

Posted by CubanBride
In 1978, following her divorce from Richard Burton, Elizabeth put one of the worlds largest diamonds up for sale to raise funds for a hospital in Botswana.

This is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. Hmmm... think your engagement ring's too big? Well, if you can build a hospital for the amount of money it costs, it probably is

Donna&Joe708 Posted: Feb 04, 2005 01:53 PM+

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Re: World's Largest Diamond on an Egagement Ring!

Posted by CubanBride

Posted by eogara

Posted by CubanBride
In 1978, following her divorce from Richard Burton, Elizabeth put one of the worlds largest diamonds up for sale to raise funds for a hospital in Botswana.

This is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. Hmmm... think your engagement ring's too big? Well, if you can build a hospital for the amount of money it costs, it probably is

JBKempf Posted: Feb 04, 2005 01:58 PM+

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Re: World's Largest Diamond on an Egagement Ring!

Ouch!!!! my finger hurts!!!!

Imagine lugging that thing around?!?!??!?!

knotted Posted: Feb 04, 2005 02:03 PM+

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Blu-ize Posted: Feb 04, 2005 02:05 PM+

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you'd be like a monkey dragging your knuckles

milla Posted: Feb 04, 2005 06:51 PM+

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Posted: Feb 04, 2005 06:51 PM

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gosh...is it even possible to wear a ring that size?

JLP Posted: Feb 04, 2005 10:01 PM+

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Posted: Feb 04, 2005 10:01 PM

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Posted by milla

gosh...is it even possible to wear a ring that size?

I'm sure I'd figure it out if i HAD to. Thankfully, I don't have that problem.

traceyd Posted: Feb 05, 2005 09:28 AM+

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Posted: Feb 05, 2005 09:28 AM

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Posted by eogara

Posted by CubanBride
In 1978, following her divorce from Richard Burton, Elizabeth put one of the worlds largest diamonds up for sale to raise funds for a hospital in Botswana.

This is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. Hmmm... think your engagement ring's too big? Well, if you can build a hospital for the amount of money it costs, it probably is

Great point!!

David'sbride Posted: Feb 05, 2005 09:51 AM+

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To add to the story...

Back in the late 60's, early 70's Princess Margaret of England was reported to have commented that Elizabeth Taylor's Ring was 'tacky' (so something to that efffect). When Elizabeth attended a royal command performance she met the princess and the princess pointed out her ring. Elizabeth responded by saying, 'Oh, would you like to try it on?' When the princess had it on her finger and was admiring it,, Elizabeth Taylor didn't miss a beat and said, 'Doesn't look so tacky now does it?'

I love that story. Sorrry but being an Irish American the British royal family is not high up on my favorite list. Go Ms. Taylor!

Kristinka Posted: Feb 05, 2005 10:48 AM+

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