Great diamond — The term great diamond may refer to:* The Great Diamond asterism/constellationPlaces* Great Diamond, Guyana * Great Diamond Island, MaineDiamonds* Great Chrysanthemum Diamond * Great Mogul Diamond … Wikipedia
diamond — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. gem[stone], jewel, sparkler, ice (sl.); engagement ring; parallelogram, lozenge, rhomb[oid], rhombus; check. See ornament, angularity, goodness. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A crystalline Jewel] Syn.… … English dictionary for students
Orlov diamond — ▪ gem rose cut gem from India, one of the Romanov crown jewels; it is shaped like half an egg, with facets covering its domed surface, and the underside is nearly flat. It weighs nearly 200 carats. According to legend, it was once used as… … Universalium
List of diamonds — A number of large or extraordinary diamonds have gained fame, both as exquisite examples of the beautiful nature of diamonds, and because of the famous people who wore, bought, and sold them. A partial list of famous diamonds in history follows.… … Wikipedia
Koh-i-noor — Famous Indian diamond with a history dating perhaps as far back as the 14th century. Originally a 191 carat stone that lacked fire (flashes of colour), it was recut to 109 carats in 1852 in an attempt to enhance its fire and brilliance. The Koh i … Universalium
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
Kollur Mine — The Kollur Mine in Guntur district of old Golkonda kingdom, India, was one of the most productive diamond mines in India and the first major diamond center. It operated between the sixteenth and mid nineteenth centuries. In addition to the Kollur … Wikipedia
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier — (1605 July 1689) was a French traveller and pioneer of trade with India, born in Paris, where his father Gabriel and uncle Melchior, Protestants from Antwerp, pursued the profession of geographers and engravers.The conversations he heard in his… … Wikipedia
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Business and Industry Review — ▪ 1999 Introduction Overview Annual Average Rates of Growth of Manufacturing Output, 1980 97, Table Pattern of Output, 1994 97, Table Index Numbers of Production, Employment, and Productivity in Manufacturing Industries, Table (For Annual… … Universalium
