The Jonker, a famous emerald shape diamond, was found by 62-year-old Johannes Jacobus Jonker.
The diamond was found by Johannes in January 1934 and was 726 carats which is (145 g) of rough crystal.
Above the Jonker diamond in it’s original state.
Above the largest stone cut from the Jonker diamond weighs 125.35 carats.
Notorious American jeweller Harry Winston purchased the diamond. Winston was among the most famous jewellers in the world, well-known in the glamorous Hollywood era.
The Jonker diamond became the first large diamond cut in United States.
And who better to wear diamonds and pay tribute to Harry than Marilyn Monroe, a big diamond fan.
Above In the 1953 musical film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
The song Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend performed by Marilyn Monroe includes a tribute to Harry “Talk to me, Harry Winston, tell me all about it!”
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