Historic diamond sells for $9.7 mn

By: Cinderella - May 15th, 2012  Filed under: British Royal News, European Royal News Add Comment


Historic diamond sells for $9.7 mn (via AFP)

A centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty fetched nine million Swiss francs ($9.7 million) at auction in Geneva on Tuesday. The 35-carat “Beau Sancy” diamond was worn by Marie de Medici, Queen consort of Henry IV, at her coronation in 1610. Five bidders spanning three…

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Historic ‘Beau Sancy’ gem for sale next week

By: Cinderella - May 11th, 2012  Filed under: British Royal News, European Royal News Add Comment


Historic ‘Beau Sancy’ gem for sale next week (via AFP)

Glittering atop a succession of royal crowns, the 35-carat “Beau Sancy” diamond has been witness to 400 years of European history. Now the jewel, passed down through the royalty of France, England, the Netherlands and Prussia, could leave its noble past behind when it is sold at auction in Geneva next…

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Farewell, My Queen filmed at Versailles

By: Cinderella - February 15th, 2012  Filed under: European Royal News Add Comment


Palace of Versailles
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