A Romanov sapphire bracelet sells for $4.9 million at a Geneva auction
Sotheby’s says a Romanov sapphire weighing nearly 198 carats on a diamond-covered bracelet has sold for more than 4.1 million Swiss francs or $4.9 million at auction
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A Romanov sapphire bracelet sells for $4.9 million at a Geneva auction
Sotheby’s says a Romanov sapphire weighing nearly 198 carats on a diamond-covered bracelet has sold for more than 4.1 million Swiss francs or $4.9 million at auction
Russian empress's 197-carat sapphire sells for $4.9m, beats $2m estimate
In Geneva, a remarkable 197.80-carat gemstone, the Romanov Sapphire from the Russian Crown Jewels, fetched an impressive $4.9 million. This piece of history, once worn by Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, encapsulates the grandeur of imperial Russia. Following its anonymous sale by the Soviets, the gem's fascinating…
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2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: ABC News and The Times of India. ABC News published it first, on November 12, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 7 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Romanov Sapphire, Geneva, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, Russian Crown Jewels and Russia.
By country: United States (1), India (1).
