Briolette of India

Japanese: Briolette of India(英語表記)BrioletteofIndia
Briolette of India

… [Ryu Shibusawa]
[Famous Diamonds]
There are many histories and anecdotes about Indian diamonds, which have a long history. The oldest diamond known to exist is the Briolette of India (about 90 carats), which was brought to Europe during the Second Crusade (1147-49). It is said that when Richard I (the Lionheart) joined the Third Crusade and was captured by the enemy, he used it as a ransom to free himself.

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…【澁澤 龍】
[有名なダイヤモンド]
 歴史の古いインド産ダイヤモンドには多くの来歴や逸話が語られている。実在が確認されている最古のダイヤモンドは〈ブリオレット・オブ・インディアBriolette of India〉(約90カラット)で,第2回十字軍遠征(1147‐49)のおりヨーロッパに持ち込まれた。リチャード1世(獅子心王)が第3回十字軍遠征に加わり敵に捕らえられたとき,それを身代金に使って解放されたという。…

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