The most mysterious disappearance of the golden diamond

Florentine gold diamond is one of the most famous treasures in the world. This valuable diamond goes through many hands, including the Austrian royal family.

Florentine gold diamond is one of the most famous treasures in the world. This valuable diamond goes through many hands, including the Austrian royal family. However, later the treasure disappeared mysteriously.

About five centuries ago, the Florentine gold diamond was found in a quarry in India. Once found, it is crafted by the best jewelers. After completion, the 132.27 carat Florentine diamond quickly became a well-known treasure.

With great value, the Florentine diamond has passed through many owners of rich and powerful people. By the 1500s, the Florentine diamond was thought to have been taken from India by Portuguese colonists and fled to Europe.

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After completion, the Florentine diamond weighs 132.27 carats.

Among those who once owned Florentine diamond, the Duke of Tuscany Ferdinand de Medici. The duke owned this diamond in 1601. After Ferdinand de Medici died, the diamond was passed on to the descendant of the duke. Ms. Anna Maria Luisa de 'Medici is the last person of the Medici family who owns the valuable diamond.

After her death in 1743, this treasure was bought by Francis Stephan of Lorraine (who later became the Grand Duke of Tuscany and the Holy Roman Emperor) as a gift for his wife - Queen Maria Teresa.

For a long time, the Florentine diamond was attached to the crown of the Austrian royal family. However, after the Austro-Hungarian empire failed in World War 1, precious diamonds on the beach went to Switzerland. King Charles I was the last to own Florentine diamond. Since then, no one knows the whereabouts of this treasure.

Some theories suggest that the Florentine diamond has been cut into many pellets and sold to different owners. There are also people who believe that this treasure is stolen so no one knows its whereabouts. During the past several years, many people have been searching but Florentine diamonds are still negative.

Update 18 December 2018
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