Florentine Diamond
From History Dispatches by Matt and McKinley Breen
April 15, 2026 · 14 min · Season 2 · Episode 133
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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