About this episode

This episode explores the history and mystery of the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat gem associated with European royalty that disappeared after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The Florentine Diamond is a 137-carat diamond, known for its long association with European royalty. However, after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918 - the diamond disappeared. And it would remain that way until November of 2025 - when the fate of the famed gem would be revealed. This is the story of the Florentine Diamond. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://www.instyle.com/florentine-diamond-found-story-mystery-value-11845394 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florentine_Diamond https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/arts/design/florentine-diamond-resurfaces-hapsburg.html Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Florentiner_Glaskopie_NHM_Ay762.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Breen, McKinley Breen

Topics covered

• Florentine Diamond
• European royalty
• Austro-Hungarian Empire
• gem history
• diamond mystery

Keywords

• Florentine Diamond
• Austro-Hungarian Empire
• European royalty
• diamond history
• gem mystery
• 2025

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Airwave Media

Books & works: Florentine Diamond, InStyle, Wikipedia, New York Times

Places: Austro-Hungarian Empire, Europe

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