Le Grand Mazarin Diamond

Christie's auctioned the diamond gem in 2017, 130 years after its first sale. Memorabilia of over two centuries of France's splendor, the diamond jewel sold for $14,463,493.

The historic value of Le Grand Mazarin surely played an important role in its price. Yet, any gemologist would argue that the pedigree of the diamond itself could justify these millions. It was extracted at Golconda. This part of the Indian plateau of Deccan is where some of the most epic diamonds were unearthed: the Koh-I-Noor, the Regent, the Wittelsbach-Graff. These diamond mines are renowned for their signature diamond clarity.

Le Grand Mazarin diamond is so clear that its pale pink hue does not even show at first sight. This makes it one of the purest natural wonders on earth. Who could blame Mazarin for securing the future of his favorite diamond before parting from it? Thanks to the Cardinal's exacting instructions to the Sun King, Le Grand Mazarin still rules over someone's private kingdom today.

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