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Empress Catherine Bokassa (imperial crown)

Diamond 25ct — Wreath-form imperial crown set with a 25-carat diamond for an African empress

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Empress Catherine Bokassa (imperial crown) is associated, in the documented record, with a reported Diamond of approximately 25 carats. Wreath-form imperial crown set with a 25-carat diamond for an African empress (1977).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with Empress Catherine Bokassa (imperial crown)?
Empress Catherine Bokassa (imperial crown) is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 25 carats. Wreath-form imperial crown set with a 25-carat diamond for an African empress.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1977. Origin / association: Europe (other).
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)25 ct
Era1977
RegionEurope (other)

Reported. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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Diamond

Region

🇪🇺Europe (other)

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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