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Ch. 55: The Antwerp Diamond, A Bridal Gift

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THE ANTWERP.
A Bridal Gift—History at Fault.
 
 

 
 
HE original owner of this stone was Carlo Affetati, of Antwerp. From him it was purchased in the year 1559 for 80,000 crowns by King Philip II. of Spain, who intended it as a bridal gift to his ill-starred third wife, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Henry II. of France.* Clusius, who mentions the circumstance,
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
     
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