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Princess Salimah Aga Khan (the Begum Blue)

Fancy Blue Heart Diamond 13.78ct — Heart-shaped blue diamond from a princess's collection sold at auction

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Princess Salimah Aga Khan (the Begum Blue) is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Heart Diamond of approximately 13.78 carats. Heart-shaped blue diamond from a princess's collection sold at auction (1995).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with Princess Salimah Aga Khan (the Begum Blue)?
Princess Salimah Aga Khan (the Begum Blue) is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Heart Diamond of approximately 13.78 carats. Heart-shaped blue diamond from a princess's collection sold at auction.
What cut and colour is Princess Salimah Aga Khan (the Begum Blue)'s diamond?
It is a Heart cut, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1995. Origin / association: Europe (other).
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StoneDiamond
ShapeHeart
Carat (approx.)13.78 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era1995
RegionEurope (other)

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.

Arena

♛Royalty (Modern)

Stone

Diamond

Shape

Heart

Color

Fancy Blue

Region

🇪🇺Europe (other)

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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