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The Amsterdam Diamond    The Amsterdam Diamond  This rare black diamond of African origin is reported to be completely black. It weighs 33.74 carats, has 145 facets and was cut from a 55.85-carat rough. The Amsterdam Diamond  The stone was first shown in February, 1973, at D. Drukker & Zn., Amsterdam. It was auctioned off at http://www.christies.com/ in November, 2001, for $352,000, setting a world record for the highest price fetched by black diamond at auction. The stone is cut in a pear shape, with horizontally split main facets on the crown.

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