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Habsburg's 137-Carat Florentine Diamond Resurfaces in Canadian Bank Vault

Originally Published 2 months ago — by DW

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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.

Florentine Diamond, Lost for a Century, Discovered in Canadian Vault

Originally Published 2 months ago — by ARTnews.com

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A 137-carat Florentine Diamond, once owned by European royal families and thought to have vanished, was discovered in a Canadian bank vault after being kept secret for nearly a century due to family vows. The Habsburg descendants revealed the diamond's location and expressed interest in exhibiting it publicly in Canada, emphasizing its historical significance.