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The Braganza Stone

Diamond 1680ct — Legendary 1680-carat stone of the Portuguese crown, later thought possibly a topaz and now lost

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The Braganza Stone is associated, in the documented record, with a reported Diamond of approximately 1680 carats. Legendary 1680-carat stone of the Portuguese crown, later thought possibly a topaz and now lost (1797).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The Braganza Stone?
The Braganza Stone is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 1680 carats. Legendary 1680-carat stone of the Portuguese crown, later thought possibly a topaz and now lost.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1797. Origin / association: Spain / Portugal.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)1680 ct
Era1797
RegionSpain / Portugal

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

🇪🇸Spain / Portugal

Era

The 18th Century
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