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Queen Frederica of Greece (sapphire pendant)

Fancy Blue Cushion Sapphire 478.68ct — Great Ceylon sapphire pendant worn by a Greek queen at state events

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Queen Frederica of Greece (sapphire pendant) is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Cushion Sapphire of approximately 478.68 carats. Great Ceylon sapphire pendant worn by a Greek queen at state events (1963).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Queen Frederica of Greece (sapphire pendant)?
Queen Frederica of Greece (sapphire pendant) is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Cushion Sapphire of approximately 478.68 carats. Great Ceylon sapphire pendant worn by a Greek queen at state events.
What cut and colour is Queen Frederica of Greece (sapphire pendant)'s sapphire?
It is a Cushion cut, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1963. Origin / association: Europe (other).
Can I acquire a sapphire like Queen Frederica of Greece (sapphire pendant)'s?
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StoneSapphire
ShapeCushion
Carat (approx.)478.68 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era1963
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

Sapphire

Shape

Cushion

Color

Fancy Blue

Region

🇪🇺Europe (other)

Era

Mid-Century (1940–1969)
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