"This diamond has so many carats it's almost a turnip."
— Richard Burton

January 1, 1970

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The diamond weighing 69.4 carats was gifted by Burton to Elizabeth Taylor on her fortieth birthday, which she later sold after her divorce for $5 million to fund a hospital in Botswana.