Discover the most brilliant fine diamond jewellery pieces within different BAUNAT collections set with natural, conflict-free diamonds. Experience the combination of modern jewellery-making techniques with experienced craftsmanship.
Seal your love with the ultimate gift to show your partner they are eternally the one for you. Our diamond engagement rings are the start of your romantic journey together.
All BAUNAT rings are handmade with only the best materials. A carefully picked ring, set by experienced craftsmen, truly is the ultimate gift. A timeless solitaire or a stunning halo ring, there is a perfect match for everyone.
Diamond earrings are an elegant touch that will complement every confident wearer. Let your features shine brighter with your favourite BAUNAT earrings.
Timeless diamond necklaces made out of 18Kt gold with 100% natural diamonds. Complete your refined appearance with the most elegant necklaces.
The perfect bracelets for an everlasting breathtaking impression. From elegant and subtle to timeless and extravagant, the choice is all yours.
A watch is an accessory that exudes style and class. Do you appreciate craftsmanship and are you on the lookout for a timeless men's watch that can be worn on any occasion? Then a BAUNAT watch is your perfect choice.
The BAUNAT High Jewellery collection are elegant hand-crafted masterpieces, designed especially for you by our most talented craftsmen and with an eye for detail and perfection.
From rough sketch to 3D model to a magnificent handmade jewel, the BAUNAT designers are with you every step of the way.
What is the earliest record of a man giving a diamond to a woman for her hand in marriage?
In 1477, the Archduke of Austria gave a diamond to Mary of Burgundy. Today, some 500 years later, diamonds are the most popular gemstones in engagement rings.
On average, how old is a diamond?
Diamonds are formed over a period of millions of years deep within earth's crust – about 150km (90 miles) deep. Within time, they are pushed to the surface by volcanoes. Most diamonds are found in volcanic rock, called Kimberlite, or in the sea after having been carried away by rivers when they were pushed to the surface.
A diamond is 58 times harder than corundum, the next hardest mineral on earth, out of which rubies and sapphires are formed. Only in the 15th century, it was discovered that the only way to cut diamonds was with other diamonds.
What is the largest diamond in the world?
The world’s largest diamond known to men was the Cullinan, which was found in South Africa in 1905. Uncut, it weighed 3,106.75 carats. The Cullinan was cut into the Great Star of Africa (530.2 carats), the Lesser Star of Africa (317.40 carats), and an additional 104 other diamonds of nearly flawless colour and clarity. Today, these diamonds form part of the British crown jewels.
The Cullinan was three times the size of the next largest diamond, the Excelsior, which was also found in South Africa. The world’s largest documented polished diamond, which was unearthed in 1986 in South Africa, is called the The Golden Jubilee. It was cut down from a 700 carat rough diamond and weighs 545 carats. The diamond took almost 3 years to cut, just like the Centenary Diamond, which also forms a part of the British crown jewels. This last one weighs 273.85 carats and is considered the world’s largest flawless diamond.
The biggest diamond in the entire universe is thought to be Lucy, a crystallized white dwarf star. It is actually a burned out star from diamonds. It was discovered about 50 light-years away from Earth in the region of the sky we refer to as the constellation Centaurus. Its weight is 10 billion trillion carat. Named after the Beatles song, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, the star is technically known as BPM 37093.
In ancient times, what "powers" did people believe diamonds gave them?
In ancient times, diamonds were believed to promote strength, invincibility and courage.
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