Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist

A rare pink diamond is going on display in France 100 years after it was taken in what has been described as an amateur heist. The gemstone is a nine-carat, pear-shaped diamond with a history tied to France’s royal jewels.

A gemstone with royal history

The diamond was among the few royal jewels to survive the French Revolution. That history sets it apart from many other objects associated with the monarchy, giving the gemstone significance beyond its rarity and distinctive color.

Display follows a long absence

The return of the diamond to public view comes a century after the heist. Its reappearance connects a major episode in French history with a later incident involving the theft of a valuable royal jewel.

The available details do not identify the location of the display or explain how the diamond was recovered. They do establish the stone’s defining features: it is pink, weighs nine carats and has a pear-shaped cut.

Why the diamond matters

The gemstone’s combination of royal provenance, survival through the French Revolution and a century-old heist makes its display notable. It stands as a surviving piece of France’s royal-jewel history while also carrying the unusual story of an amateur theft.

For now, the display offers an opportunity to see a rare diamond whose past spans royal history, revolution and a much later heist.