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The French Blue

Fancy Blue Diamond 69.00ct — Blue diamond of the French crown, recut from the Tavernier stone

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The French Blue is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Diamond of approximately 69.00 carats. Blue diamond of the French crown, recut from the Tavernier stone (1678).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with The French Blue?
The French Blue is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Diamond of approximately 69.00 carats. Blue diamond of the French crown, recut from the Tavernier stone.
What cut and colour is The French Blue's diamond?
It is a diamond, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1678. Origin / association: France.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)69.00 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era1678
RegionFrance

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

Color

Fancy Blue

Region

🇫🇷France

Era

Antiquity & Royal Courts (pre-1700)
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