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Tsar Nicholas I of Russia

Diamond 88.7ct — Russian emperor who received the inscribed Persian diamond as recompense

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Tsar Nicholas I of Russia is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 88.7 carats. Russian emperor who received the inscribed Persian diamond as recompense (1829).

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Tsar Nicholas I of Russia is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond of approximately 88.7 carats. Russian emperor who received the inscribed Persian diamond as recompense.
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It dates to 1829. Origin / association: Russia.
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StoneDiamond
Carat (approx.)88.7 ct
Era1829
RegionRussia

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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