Letšeng Icon - 439crt - Group Taché

In August 2020, the Letšeng Icon rough diamond was recovered in Lesotho. The name given to this diamond is a testimony of the exceptional gem quality pieces that are recovered at the Letšeng mine. Taché was presented with the unique challenge of finding a rightful new owner and come out with a polished that would honour its name. Amongst other stones, an exceptional 101.94crt square emerald diamond was polished. As of February 2022, the GIA Laboratory confirmed that the Letšeng Icon is the largest square emerald cut, D-colour, flawless diamond it has ever graded.

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