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Show DIAMOND WORN BY CARLOTTA "Maximillian Stone," With Unhappy History, Is Now on Exhibition at New York. '"I P-',- I ' A great greenish-while diamond, known as Ihe "Maximillian stone," 19 on exhibition for the first time in tins' country at New York. Like all large1 gems, this stone has a history which is not happy. It was found in Brazil about 1850 and in its rough state; weighed nearly 50 carats, Fordhianit Joseph Maximillian, then arcliduke ot Austria, traveled extensively In South' America. While he was in Brazil he bought the diamond, it Is said, for a price approximating $375,000. The jewel today is in the same condition con-dition as it was when worn by the En-press En-press Marie Charlotte In Muxlmillian's short reign In Mexico. When Maximillian was executed commission was designated to sell tho diamond along with other gems that had been part of the gorgeous court. The stone was bought by an American. As part of his estate the diamond is again to be sold. The woman who hesitates Is last. How the things that are none of our business do interest us I |
