Largest green diamond
- Who
- Dresden Green
- What
- 40.7 carat(s)
- Where
- Germany (Dresden)
- When
- N/A
The largest natural green diamond ever found is the Dresden Green, at 40.7 carats. It was purchased in 1743 by Frederick Augustus II and is now permanently housed at the New Green Vault within the Royal Palace in Dresden, Saxony, Germany. It is believed to originate from the diamond mines in the district of Golconda, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The colour of green diamonds is caused by irradiation; naturally occurring ones are very rare, particularly at such a large size and high quality as the Dresden Green.