Star of the East (diamond)

Star of the East

Evalyn Walsh McLean wearing the Hope Diamond (top) and the Star of the East (bottom)
Type of stone	Diamond
Weight	94.78-carat
Color	D-color
Cut	Pear
Country of origin	Turkey (presumed)
Mine of origin	Unknown
Discovered	Unknown
Cut by	Unknown
Original owner	The Star of the East Diamond was part of the collection of jewels belonging to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdul Hamid II , who ruled between 1876 and 1909. The exact circumstances under which the diamond came into the possession of the Sultan are not known. Even the origin of the name and at what point in its history it was christened, remains a mystery. Owners include Evalyn Walsh McLean and Harry Winston
Owner	The Ottoman Sultan, Abdulhamid II
Estimated value	Unknown

The "Star of the East" is a 94.78-carat, pear-shaped, D-color stone of VS2 clarity grade.^[1] Its exact origin is unknown, but it likely originated from India.^[1] The Star of the East diamond was part of the collection of jewels belonging to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdul Hamid II, who ruled between 1876 and 1909. The Star of the East was stolen from Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The exact circumstances under which the diamond came into the possession of the Sultan are not known. Even the origin of the name and at what point in its history it was christened remain a mystery.^[1] The diamond was part of the collection of the jewellery-loving Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdulhamid II.^[1] 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.