Gem-Stones and Their Distinctive Characters

by George Frederick Herbert Smith

(13) Nassak

The Nassak diamond, which weighed 89¾ carats, formed part of the Deccan booty, and was put up to auction in London in July 1837. It was purchased by Emanuel, a London jeweller, who for £7200 shortly afterwards sold it to the Duke of Westminster, in whose family it still remains. It was originally pear-shaped, but was re-cut to a triangular form with a reduction in weight to 78⅝ carats.