Golconda
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On a recent morning at Golconda Skate Park, beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, the stars of “Betty” alternated between their defining pursuits: skating and, well, being stars.
From New York Times
The diamond, cut from the Golconda mines in India, made its first recorded appearance in the 1700s as part of the collection of the Nizam of Hyderabad, an Indian monarch.
From New York Times
Ramsey, who was raised in the small town of Golconda, has been singing since he was 3 years old.
From Washington Times
The 6.1 carat diamond comes from the famous Golconda mine of India.
From BBC
David Bennett, the chairman of international jewellery at the auctioneers, said: “This stone has witnessed 300 year of European history, and in colour is reminiscent of historic Golconda blue gems such as the Hope diamond.”
From The Guardian
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