Pink diamond that was a French crown jewel to be auctioned

Thursday, October 19, 2017

GENEVA -- A 19-carat pink diamond that once belonged to King Louis XIV, Napoleon Bonaparte and other French rulers is going up for auction for the first time in 130 years, Christie's announced Wednesday.

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