Rumors of the Seraphim Blue Diamond have peaked in recent times. Diamond collectors and auction houses are surely tracking the stories but understand that, the actual diamond has never shown up at any high profile auction until now.
Historic diamonds and jewels often come wrapped in stories that blur the lines between fact and fiction. These tales—ranging from royal intrigue and betrayal to curses and lost treasures—add a mystique that enhances the allure of the jewel itself. It is not uncommon for some of these stories, to fade away in the future.
SERAPHIM BLUE DIAMOND RUMORS
The Seraphim Blue Diamond has been getting much exposure lately. While the narratives seem to be coming from different sources, a few aspects seem to be overlapping across reports. Probably the reason why experts are keen on gaining access to the actual diamond and related certifications.
Listing the features that are often repeated below:
- It is believed that the Seraphim Blue Diamond was worn by Asaf Jah 1, the first Nizam of Hyderabad – as the center stone in an opulent turban ornament. That should be around 1724.
- The famed Golconda diamond mines, were the source for some of the finest historic diamonds. Most reports claim that the Seraphim Blue Diamond, originated in these mines.
- Classified as Type IIb diamonds, blue diamonds from the Golconda mines, were said to have a high clarity and fine color. A few reports mention that the Seraphim Blue Diamond, had an IF clarity rating. Diamond collectors would expect that, to be confirmed by a certification from a reputed diamond testing lab.
- The most sought after color for blue diamonds is a fancy vivid blue color, narratives describe the color of the Seraphim Blue Diamond as being vivid blue.
- The weight of this blue diamond, is being put at a modest 7 to 9 carats. It is believed that a comparison has been made, for the center stone in a few diamond turban ornaments worn at that time. Proportions were estimated to arrive at this approximate weight.
- Before we get to the rumored (current) location of the Seraphim Blue Diamond, it is important to understand how this Golconda diamond exited the treasury of the Nizams. Most of the reports claim that, the diamond was given to the French by the second Nizam of Hyderabad, Asaf Jah 2. If the reports are to be believed, the diamond was not gifted but used as a form of payment – for gaining military protection from the French.
- It is very likely that the Seraphim Blue Diamond, had a stint with French royalty. It has remained elusive for centuries and recent reports claim to trace it, to a private collection in Russia.
One important observation about this blue diamond is that, no mention is being made about the turban ornament that, was believed to have the Seraphim Blue Diamond as the center stone. It is quite likely that the diamond was extracted from the turban ornament, before handing it over to the French. This would be necessary if, a close look at the diamond was required to assess value.
A WAIT FOR THE DIAMOND
Important to understand that, much of the information related to the Seraphim Blue Diamond, is available online in the form of reports. Diamond professionals and reputed auctioneers, will take their interest to the next level only, on inspecting the diamond and its supporting certifications. It is not often that, a historic diamond from the Golconda mines is put up for auction. These diamond mines have ceased being productive, for a few centuries. The excitement builds but, certified documents will be required to trigger that, hectic frenzy to own what could be, one of the most sought after diamonds in recent times.
