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Duke of Devonshire Emerald
Type of stone Emerald
Weight1,383.93 carats (276.786 g)
Color Emerald green
Cutuncut
Country of origin  Colombia
Mine of origin Muzo, Boyacá
Discoveredunknown
Original owner William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
Owner Natural History Museum, London

The Duke of Devonshire Emerald is one of the world's largest and most famous uncut emeralds, weighing 1,383.93 carats (276.786 g). [1] [2] Originating in the mine at Muzo, Colombia, it was either gifted [1] or sold by Emperor Pedro I of Brazil to William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire in 1831. It was displayed at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, and more recently at the Natural History Museum in 2007. [2]

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References

  1. ^ a b "The Vault". Natural History Museum. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
  2. ^ a b Robin McKie and Vanessa Thorpe (11 November 2007). "Top security protects vault of priceless gems". The Observer.
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