Marilyn Monroe wearing the

Moon of Baroda

This 20.9.5-carat pear-shaped canary diamond came originally from the hoards of Delhi looted by Nadir Shah in 1739.

For nearly two hundred years it was in the possession of the Gaekwars of Baroda until 1943 when it was purchased by Meyer Rosenbaum of Detroit.

The diamond was worn by the actress in the film
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
the musical which included the song;
"Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend".