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GIA Examines Diamond Faceted To Resemble A Panther’s Face. 

The 67.18-Carat Diamond, Originally 113 Carats, Was Carved Into A Panther’s Face and Includes Two Zambian Marquise Mixed-Cut Emeralds As Eyes.

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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently examined a diamond the maker carved and faceted to resemble a panther’s face. 

The 67.18-carat diamond, originally 113 carats, was carved into a panther’s face and includes two Zambian marquise mixed-cut emeralds as eyes. 

GIA used Fourier-transform infrared absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy to identify the diamond as type Ia. 

The piece, titled Jade Fang, took nearly a year to complete and required advanced cutting techniques to navigate heavy inclusions and an unconventional design. 

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Kylie Jenner Debuts At Victoria’s Secret Show In $50 Million Fantasy Bra By Jacob & Co.

Kylie Jenner Walks The Ramp In Bra Crafted By Jacob & Co. From 4,410 Natural Diamonds Surrounding A 75.54-Carat Radiant-Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

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This year, the famous Fantasy Bra returned to the runway for the first time since 2018. Made by New York jeweler Jacob & Co., it costs $50 million—making it the most expensive Fantasy Bra ever and about $35 million more expensive than any previous version.

Making her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway debut,Kylie Jenner wore the show-stopping bedazzled bra, a gauzy white mini skirt and expansive white feathered angel wings.

The bra features 4,410 natural diamonds set around a large, bright yellow 75.54-carat diamond. A team of 15 craftspeople spent over 1,000 hours creating the piece, which weighs just under two kilograms (about 4.4 pounds).

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