Romanov Family Sapphire Sells For Nearly Four Million Pounds
Published 10h ago · Latest report 6h ago
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A historic sapphire once owned by Russia's imperial family has fetched nearly £4 million at a Geneva auction.
A large gemstone from the former Russian imperial collection was sold at auction in Geneva for nearly £4 million. The 198-carat sapphire previously belonged to Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna before being seized by Soviet authorities. The winning bid exceeded initial pre-sale expectations.
- The weightThe gemstone measures 197.80 carats in size.
- The provenanceThe item was formerly part of the Russian Crown Jewels.
Why it matters
The Romanov dynasty ruled Russia for three centuries until the 1917 revolution led to the end of the monarchy and the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family. Imperial regalia and jewels were seized by the Soviet state during this period, with many items later sold off to raise foreign currency.
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A massive historical sapphire from the former Russian imperial collection was sold at an auction in Geneva for nearly £4 million, surpassing its estimated value.
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- The Times of IndiaRussian imperial family's 197-carat sapphire sells for $4.9 million, beating estimate6h ago · open ↗
- The IndependentSapphire that once belonged to doomed Romanov family fetches nearly £4m at auction10h ago · open ↗
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