Famous Engagement Rings and Diamonds - Kahn Canary Diamond

Famous Engagement Rings and Diamonds - Kahn Canary Diamond

The Kahn Canary diamond is one of the most famous diamonds in the United States of America. It is a 4.25 Diamond Carat, bright yellow, triangular shaped rough diamond. This rough diamond has never been cut in order to preserve its natural beauty. The Kahn Canary diamond was set in an 18kt gold and Platinum ring in 1992.

Famous Engagement Rings and Diamonds - Why ‘Kahn Canary’ diamond

The Kahn Canary diamond was discovered in 1977 by George Stepp. He found the diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. This is a park where visitors search for diamonds and can keep what they find. George Stepp went on to sell the diamond to Stanley Kahn of Kahn’s Jewellers. The colour of the diamond is a vivid canary yellow. The diamond became known as the Kahn Canary Diamond.

Famous Engagement Rings and Diamonds - Hillary Clinton and the Kahn Canary diamond

Bill Clinton had been Governor of Arkansas, so Hillary Clinton borrowed the Kahn Canary diamond to wear at the inauguration of Bill Clinton as President of the United States, as it was found in Arkansas and was a fantastic natural symbol of the state to wear.

Everyone out there looking at Engagement Rings must surely wish they had the Kahn Canary Diamond to offer!