Etymology

Sancy

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Today it means: A pale yellow diamond of 55.23 carats (11.046 grams), probably of Indian origin, and owned by a number of important figures in European history. Full definition →

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The story

It was owned at one time by Nicolas de Harlay, seigneur de Sancy.

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