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3. Diamond Necklace with the Star of the South

Worn by: Baroda's Maharani Sita Devi Since 1948, the owner Value Approximation: $2.17 million* You have to know what the "Star of the South" is in order to comprehend this jewelry. The enormous diamond was initially discovered in Brazil during the summer of 1853. When it was found, the 128.48-carat diamond quickly rose to prominence and became Brazil's national treasure. It has changed hands numerous times in the last 150 years.

@gqindia/Pinterest Star of the South Diamond Necklace The Indian prince Maharaja even held it in his hands. At her husband's birthday celebration in 1948, Maharani Sita Devi was seen sporting the Star of the South on a necklace. The diamond is currently owned by Cartier; the Mumbai nobleman Rustomjee Jamsetjee sold it to Cartier in 2002.