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The Hortensia Diamond

Fancy Pink Diamond 20ct — Pale orange-pink Golconda stone in the French crown jewels

The originalPale orange-pink Golconda stone in the French crown jewelsSee the documented piece →

The Hortensia Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Pink Diamond of approximately 20 carats. Pale orange-pink Golconda stone in the French crown jewels (1643).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with The Hortensia Diamond?
The Hortensia Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Pink Diamond of approximately 20 carats. Pale orange-pink Golconda stone in the French crown jewels.
What cut and colour is The Hortensia Diamond's diamond?
It is a diamond, Fancy Pink in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1643. Origin / association: India.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)20 ct
ColorFancy Pink
Era1643
RegionIndia

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 Pink

Region

🇮🇳India

Era

Antiquity & Royal Courts (pre-1700)
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