The diamond was certainly Indian in origin and likely sourced by Tavernier in 1666 at the Kollur mine in the Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. The stone, only slightly finished at this time, was eventually cut to present a more diamond-like appearance, in 1775.
A gemstone with an Indian provenance was obtained by Tavernier in 1666 from the Kollur mine in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Initially, it had only undergone minor polishing; however, it was later cut to enhance its diamond-like appearance, in 1775.