ALROSA introduces The Dynasty collection

The Dynasty is a unique collection of diamonds introduced by ALROSA and manufactured at Diamonds ALROSA its cutting and polishing division. It consists of five diamonds and was created from a 179-carat rough diamond - the Romanovs – a unique diamond recovered from Nyurbinskaya kimberlite pipe in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in 2015. The purpose of naming the collection ‘The Dynasty’ is the same as what the name implies – that of connecting with ALROSA’s intention to revive the traditions and memory of renowned Russian jewelers famous for their craftsmanship and filigree since the Russia’s first cutting and polishing factory founded by Peter I early in the 18th century.

The centerpiece of the collection, a 51.38-carat traditional round brilliant-cut diamond, and is the purest of all large diamonds manufactured throughout the Russian jewelry history. The Dynasty, the main 51.38-carat diamond, is a 57-facet traditional round brilliant-cut diamond, Triple Excellent, D, VVS1. As to overall characteristics, it is unprecedented in the history of Russia – it is the most expensive diamond with the best clarity characteristics ever cut in our country, the chef d'oeuvre of Russian polishers.

Other diamonds in the collection are named after the dynasties that played a crucial role in the development of the Russian jewelry. A 16.67-carat round brilliant-cut diamond, the second by weight, was named The Sheremetevs. The Orlovs is a 5.05-carat oval diamond. The Vorontsovs is a 1.73-carat pear-cut diamond, and The Yusupovs is a 1.39-carat diamond.

Sergey Ivanov, President of ALROSA said, “This collection is really unique. All five diamonds were manufactured from one rough diamond, which is an exceptional case. It took a year and a half to create the collection. But the result was worth it: we have obtained amazing quality diamonds. And the main diamond, The Dynasty, has become the purest of the largest diamonds throughout the history of jewelry in our country. The whole collection was certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to confirm its characteristics. Less than 1% of diamonds in the world have such characteristics as color D and clarity VVS1. And such characteristics of polished diamonds obtained from one rough diamond are exceptional. To be sure, it is a masterpiece of Russian polishers.”

Pavel Vinikhin, Director of Diamonds ALROSA said, “The creation of The Dynasty was of great importance. This stone gives a start to a new stage in the development of ALROSA’s cutting division that will actively develop polishing of extra-large and colored diamonds. The Dynasty demonstrated that we can do it at the highest level. We work a lot on the technique, combine modern technologies with the secrets of jewelers of the Russian Imperial Court. And we expect that the revival of their traditions will be a worthy contribution to the promotion of the Russian jewelry stones’ brand in the global market. "

The collection will be sold at a special online auction scheduled for November 2017. ALROSA has made available information in terms of images and videos of the collection and terms of participation in the auction on a dedicated website dynasty.alrosa.ru.

Legend of The Dynasty: The Romanovs rough diamond and the main stone of the collection, The Dynasty diamond, are dedicated to Peter I and the Romanov dynasty.

Orbit of The Dynasty: A 16.67-carat round brilliant-cut diamond, the second by weight, was named The Sheremetevs. The Orlovs is a 5.05-carat oval diamond. The Vorontsovs is a 1.73-carat pear-cut diamond, and The Yusupovs is a 1.39-carat diamond.