Florentine Replica

Florentine weighs 137.27 carats, it's a Light Yellow color and Double-rose shape diamond. This historic Indian stone is actually light yellow in color with very slight green overtones and is fashioned in the form of an irregular, nine-sided, one 126-facet double rose cut. Alternate names are the Tuscan, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, the Austrian Diamond, and the Austrian Yellow Brilliant. 

The story begins in the year 15th century Florence, Italy. At that time, a wealthy nobleman named Lorenzo de’ Medici was the ruler of Florence. He was a patron of the arts and a great lover of beauty. One of his greatest passions was for precious stones, particularly diamonds.

One day, Lorenzo was presented with a diamond of extraordinary size and clarity. It was said to have been found in India and had been presented to him as a gift from a nobleman from that land. Lorenzo was so taken by the beauty of the diamond that he immediately had it set in a gold ring and kept it close to him at all times.The diamond became known as the “Florentine Diamond” and was said to be the largest diamond ever seen in Europe. It was so large that it was said to be the size of a pigeon’s egg. It was said to have a fiery yellow hue and a clarity that was unmatched by any other diamond.

The diamond soon became an object of envy among the rich and powerful. As the years passed, it was passed down through the Medici family and eventually ended up in the hands of the King of France. However, the French King refused to part with the diamond and kept it under lock and key.In the 18th century, the diamond was stolen from the French King’s palace and disappeared from public view. For many years, the diamond’s whereabouts remained a mystery.In the late 19th century, a diamond broker named Harry Winston purchased the diamond from an anonymous buyer for a small fortune and put it up for sale. The diamond was purchased by an anonymous buyer for a reported $2 million and disappeared once again.

In the late 20th century, the diamond resurfaced in the hands of an anonymous collector. The collector put the diamond up for auction and it was sold for an estimated $16 million. Today, the diamond is said to be worth over $100 million.

The Florentine Diamond has been shrouded in mystery and intrigue for centuries. It is said to have been cursed by the gods, and those who have owned it have met with tragedy and misfortune. Yet, despite its troubled history, the diamond remains one of the most beautiful and valuable gems in the world.

The story of the Florentine Diamond is a reminder of the power of beauty and the lure of wealth. It is a tale of mystery, intrigue and a fortune of untold wealth. It is a story that will continue to be told for generations to come.