Farnese Blue Diamond

The Farnese Blue, one of the rarest gemstones. A 6.16-carat legend in a rare color - grayish-blue, radiant and legendary. Originating from the Golconda mines in India

In 1715, it was presented to the Queen of Spain, Elisabeth Farnese, as a royal wedding gift for her marriage to King Philip V. Since then, the diamond has traveled between European royal houses, passed down as an heirloom from generation to generation

For 300 years, the family's descendants kept it a secret. Its deep blue color became a symbol of "blue blood," power, and prestige. In 2018, it was revealed to the public for the first time when Sotheby's auction house introduced it to the world. Its value was estimated at $5.3 million, but its true worth lies in its history, emotion, and magic, passions and secrets—a rare stone that carries within it a royal aura and eternity.

At the Albertina Gallery, you will discover many centuries-old pieces of jewelry that hold wonderful stories within them