35-Carat Royal Diamond to Appear at Auction

Reuters reported the 35-carat modified “pear double rose cut”, “Beau Sancy” diamond once owned by the Prince of Prussia will go to auction at Soethby’s on May 15.

As quoted in the market news:

A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries, used to reinforce alliances between nations and pawned to pay off royal debts goes on sale at Sotheby’s in Geneva on May 15.

The auction house called the “Beau Sancy” “one of the most important historic diamonds ever to come to auction,” reflecting its part in the fluctuating fortunes of Europe’s royal families for more than 400 years.

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