Large uncut emerald from the Muzo mine in Boyacá, Colombia
Duke of Devonshire Emerald
Type of stone
Emerald
Weight
1,383.93 carats (276.786 g)
Color
Emerald green
Cut
uncut
Country of origin
Colombia
Mine of origin
Muzo, Boyacá
Discovered
unknown
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]
^ ab"The Vault". Natural History Museum. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
^ abRobin McKie and Vanessa Thorpe (11 November 2007). "Top security protects vault of priceless gems". The Observer.
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