The diamand of Banjermasin: Solving the mystery of the 'ugly, dirty' gem

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    precious gems have been cut, polished and traded in Amsterdam for hundreds of years.

    One of the most infamous is the ‘Banjarmasin Diamond’, that’s on display in the Rijksmuseum. It was taken by the Dutch from the Indonesian Sultan of Banjar, during their 350 years of colonial rule. Now the descendants of the Sultan want it back.

    Period15 Jun 2020

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    • TitleBanjarmasin Diamond: Solving the mystery of the 'ugly, dirty' gem
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletBBC Indonesia
      Media typeTelevision
      Country/TerritoryIndonesia
      Date15/06/20
      DescriptionPrecious gems have been cut, polished and traded in Amsterdam for hundreds of years. One of the most infamous is the ‘Banjarmasin Diamond’, that’s on display in the Rijksmuseum.
      It was taken by the Dutch from the Indonesian Sultan of Banjar, during their 350 years of colonial rule. Now the descendants of the Sultan want it back.
      URLhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-53056082
      PersonsCaroline Drieënhuizen
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