Star of the East (diamond)
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The "Star of the East" is a 94.78-carat, pear-shaped, D-color stone of VS2 clarity grade. Its exact origin is unknown, but it likely originated from India. The Star of the East diamond was part of the
Evalyn Walsh McLean wearing the Hope Diamond (top) and the Star of the East (bottom)
Evalyn Walsh McLean
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Evalyn McLean was an American mining heiress and socialite, famous for being an owner of the 45-carat Hope Diamond, as well as another famous diamond, the 94-carat Star of the East. She also authored
Star of the East (diamond)
…Even the origin of the name and at what point in its history it was named remain a mystery. It was later acquired by Pierre Cartier, who sold it to Evalyn Walsh McLean. After McLean's death, Harry Winston purchased the diamond together with McLean's entire collection. The diamond's current whereabouts are unknown. The…
Portrait of Evalyn Walsh McLean (1914), wearing the Hope Diamond