Editor’s Note
A magnificent pink diamond from the collection of the last Ottoman princess has sold at auction for over €3 million, underscoring the lasting allure and historical weight of royal jewels.
A magnificent pink diamond, once part of the collection of the last Ottoman princess, has been sold at auction for a sum exceeding three million euros. The sale highlights the enduring allure and historical significance of royal jewels.
The diamond belonged to Princess Fatma Neslişah Osmanoğlu, the granddaughter of the last Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed VI. Following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, many members of the imperial family went into exile, taking parts of their collections with them. This particular pink diamond represents a tangible link to the final chapter of the Ottoman dynasty.
The auction, which featured items from the princess’s estate, attracted significant interest from collectors and historians. The final hammer price for the pink diamond underscored the high market value placed on gems with both exceptional quality and a storied past. Such sales often reignite public and academic interest in the histories of fallen empires and their dispersed treasures.