Posted by Beth on December 1, 2015, 3:31 am, in reply to "Provenance"
Fascinating!! Thank you ErikS. If that is so, (I am not disputing your information) then it would appear that this diamond is not from the diadem of the Empress.
I am looking forward to more information. An intriguing topic!!
--Previous Message-- : 'Provenance: From the collection of a : prominent British American family. According : to family oral history, this diamond was : purchased in the 1880s or 1890s by the : family patriarch, a successful banker who : maintained residences in the United States, : Great Britain, and France.' :