290 THE GREAT DIAMONDS OF THE WORLD.
	states that it was the largest diamond ever seen in Europe up to that time. This is a remarkable state­ment, and if it could be depended upon, one which might help not a little to clear up the history of the " Sancy." But, notwithstanding the great authority of Clusius, and the excellent opportunities he had of gaining exact information, this assertion cannot be regarded as trustworthy.