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King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria

Fancy Blue Oval Diamond 35.56ct — First King of Bavaria, who set the great blue diamond atop the new royal crown

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King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Oval Diamond of approximately 35.56 carats. First King of Bavaria, who set the great blue diamond atop the new royal crown (1806).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria?
King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Oval Diamond of approximately 35.56 carats. First King of Bavaria, who set the great blue diamond atop the new royal crown.
What cut and colour is King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's diamond?
It is a Oval cut, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1806. Origin / association: Germany / Austria.
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StoneDiamond
ShapeOval
Carat (approx.)35.56 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era1806
RegionGermany / Austria

Documented. 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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Stone

Diamond

Shape

Oval

Color

Fancy Blue

Region

🇩🇪Germany / Austria

Era

The 19th Century
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