Friday 23 March 2018

The Farnese Blue will Appear on the Market for the First Time

The Farnese Blue will Appear on the Market for the First Time

[Sotheby's - 22 March 2018] "One of the foremost historic diamonds – The Farnese Blue – will appear on the market for the first time in history this spring.  

Given to Elisabeth Farnese, Queen of Spain (1692-1766), the legendary diamond has subsequently passed down through four of the most important royal families in Europe: Spain, France, Italy and Austria.

The 6.16-carat pear-shaped fancy dark grey-blue diamond blue diamond- will be offered in Sotheby’s sale of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels (15 May, Geneva) with an estimate of CHF 3.5 - 5 million (US$ 3,690,000 - 5,270,000)."

“It is difficult to put into words the excitement of holding between thumb and forefinger a gem discovered centuries ago, knowing it originated in the legendary Golconda diamond mines of India,” said David Bennett, chair of Sotheby’s international jewellery division. Read More about the Farnese Blue

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