Sancy
Videos
The Sancy, a pale yellow diamond of 55.23 carats, was reputed to have belonged to the Mughal emperors, and is at least probably Indian in origin owing to its cut, which is unusual by Western standards
Sancy diamond
The Sancy in the Louvre
Hortensia diamond
Videos
The Hortensia diamond was mined in India as one of the Golconda Diamonds, and is part of the French Crown Jewels. It is a 20 carat diamond of pale orange-pink colour, cut into a five-sided shape, and
Sancy
…million in 1978 (equivalent to $4.94 million in 2025). The Sancy now rests in the Apollo Gallery, together with the likes of the Regent Diamond and the Hortensia Diamond. List of diamonds…
The Hortensia