Betelgeuse, a bright star in the constellation of Orion, is much cooler, about 6,900 degrees F, and so even to the naked eye has an easily identified red hue. The brightest star in the night sky, Sirius (also known as the Dog Star), has a surface temperature of about 18,000 degrees F, which gives it its bluish tinge.
At 1109-carat, the Lesedi La Rona is the largest gem-quality rough diamond to be discovered in over a century and the largest Type IIa rough diamond in existence today. Image: Lucara Diamond Corporation. At 118.78 carats, the âThe Graff Venusâ is the worldâs largest D-color, Type IIA, flawless heart-shaped diamond.
Like the LBD, the little black gem â otherwise known as the LBG - is also classic, yet versatile. The varied LBG collection consists of diamonds, pearls, opals, onyx, and other unique stones, ranging from the most affordable to the most precious gems available.