Golconda mines in India
Rare diamond of Indian-origin to fetch over USD 15 million
One of the world's most historic diamonds, the 76.02 carats
Archduke Joseph, from India's Golconda mines, is expected to fetch much over USD 15 million when it goes
up for auction. It's a 76.02 carat cushion-shaped D-colour diamond (considered to be the most flawless), from
the famous Golconda mines in India. The diamond is of the size of a domino and more than half an
inch thick. It will be auctioned in Switzerland on November 13.
The diamond has the same provenance as other illustrious jewels including the Koh-i-noor,
The diamond has the same provenance as other illustrious jewels including the Koh-i-noor,
part of the crown jewels held in the Tower of London, and
the Regent, believed by many to be the finest diamond in the French crown jewels and now in the Louvre
museum in Paris. All three jewels come from the now closed Golconda
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