@garnet780: Jean Baptiste Tavernier, the French Jeweller and traveller's who made six trips of several years to the Orient buying and selling. Many famous Indian diamonds passed through his hands. His first trip was made in 1631 in his twenties. Quote, Diamonds by Eric Bruton 1978, Fig. 1.1, page 2. follow us to see more #birminghanjewelleryquarter #londonhattongarden #diamonds #gemmology #gemology #travel #exploration #prospecting #gemstonemines