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A suitcase containing the private Habsburg family jewels, including the famous Florentine Diamond, was discovered after being stored in a Canadian bank vault for over 100 years, revealing valuable royal treasures and raising questions about heritage and ownership.
The Habsburg family has revealed a secret collection of royal jewelry, including the famous Florentine diamond, hidden in a Canadian bank vault since World War II, and plans to publicly display it soon, highlighting their historical significance and gratitude to Canada for providing refuge.
A detailed examination confirms the 'Florentine Diamond' as a genuine, historical 137.17-carat diamond, with its setting, weight, cut pattern, and authenticity verified through modern testing methods, supporting its identification as the legendary gemstone.
The 137-carat Florentine diamond, once believed lost after the Habsburg family hid it in a Canadian bank vault during WWII, has been rediscovered after a century, ending longstanding speculation about its fate and highlighting its historical significance.