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The Emperor Maximilian Diamond

Cushion Diamond 41.94ct — Cushion-cut diamond owned by Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico, reportedly worn at his 1867 execution; later sold at auction

The Emperor Maximilian Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Cushion Diamond of approximately 41.94 carats. Cushion-cut diamond owned by Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico, reportedly worn at his 1867 execution; later sold at auction (1860).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great diamond stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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It is a Cushion cut.

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It dates to 1860. Origin / association: Latin America.

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StoneDiamond

ShapeCushion

Carat (approx.)41.94 ct

ClarityVS1

Era1860

RegionLatin America

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. Last verified July 2026.

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