What name is given to the 86 carat gem housed in Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Museum?
Correct answer: Spoonmaker's Diamond

Coo
Player #25874027, There's a story that a farmer or fisherman was walking on the shore and picked up a shining stone. He took it to the market and an unscrupulous dealer told him it was a piece of glass and offered three spoons for it. There are other origin stories but I like this one. Pretty sure it is just a story though.

arohanui
Player #25874027, 🤣

Kane
Please, more clarity on the name. If a small stone already bears the name why refer to this one incorrectly? And why is any huge diamond called "Spoonmakers".

Player #25874027
Why is it called the Spoonmaker’s diamond ?
Are spoons so prized in Turkey that they are paid for in huge diamonds?

Tom
The shape is "Brilliant cut"

ChewyGazelle68623
what a truly beautiful gem!!