Larisa Popova (gemologist)
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Born | May 20, 1975 |
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation(s) | Gemologist, appraiser, jeweler |
Parent(s) | Valentina Popova (mother); Yuriy Popov (father) |
Larisa Popova (born May 20, 1975) is an Italian
Early life
Larisa Popova was born on May 20, 1975, to Valentina Popova and Yuriy Popov.[citation needed]
Education
Larisa enrolled in a study program at Moscow University of Commerce and acquired her bachelor's in commerce. She earned her
Career
In 2016, Popova evaluated the 32-carat Koi Diamond, an orange and white diamond that is shaped like a pear and resembles a Japanese
In January 2017, she graded and evaluated Natural Rough Spinel of 185.22 carats. The unique stone had distinguished marks shown clearly in the middle of the stone at two hours, 3 and 9 o'clock. The written marks were in Arabic with "Allah, Mercy, and Suleiman" inscribed.
In January 2019, she made a
From February 2019 to January 2020, she represented the owner in several auction houses for the sale process.
Popova has also developed the Lotus cut, a precision diamond cut with more than 105 facets.[5]
Personal life
Eddy Elzas has only partnered with Larisa Popova in his life.[3][6] Before his death in November 2021, they had an office in the Diamond Bourse building in Hovenierstraat 2, Antwerp, Belgium.[7] They have worked with royal families, princesses, sultans, and various actors.
References
- ^ "HRD Antwerp". hrdantwerp.com.
- ^ "Diamonds.net - IGI Launches in the Heart of the Diamond Industry". 2010-04-15.
- ^ a b "Eddy Elzas: King of coloured diamonds". gulfnews.com.
- ^ "Edi Elzas". www.youtube.com.
- ^ "ABOUT US – Gems Expertise".
- ^ "Diamonds.net - Colorful 'Rainbow Man' Eddy Elzas Dies". www.diamonds.net. December 12, 2021.
- ^ "OUR PARTNERS & CUSTOMERS – Gems Expertise".
External links
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