A huge auction is going to happen on King Street in London on Monday. In these, the world's old jewelry will be kept for sale. This auction is going to be done by Britain's auction house Christie's.
According to the New York Times report, the world's oldest diamond 'Brolity of India' will also be included in this auction. Its cost is 63 crores. The money received from the auction is said to be used for social welfare works.
700 jewelery belonging to an Austrian woman to be auctioned
This auction to be held in London is being described as the world's biggest jewelery sale. It will consist of 700 ornaments. These ornaments belong to an Austrian woman named Heidi Horton. Who died last year. Heidi's husband Helmut Horten was a billionaire from Germany. Heidi had inherited all the jewelry from him. Helmut Horten is alleged to have built his business on goods forcibly purchased from Jews during World War II.
Writing named David de Jong, in his book on Nazi Billionaires, has told that their businesses were forcibly bought from Jews in Europe during the Second World War. This work was done in two phases. Before and after 1938. Helmut Horten was very active in both. Before 1938, his business was bought by creating fear among the Jews and later he was forced to sell his business. To save their lives, Jews left Germany by selling their businesses, shops and goods at very low prices.
'Brotherhood of India' diamond is older than Kohinoor
According to British Vogue, the 90.8-carat 'Brotherhood of India' diamond is believed to be older than the Kohinoor. It was first mentioned in the 12th century. According to historians, its first owner is said to be Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France in the 12th century. This colorless diamond is believed to have originated in Andhra Pradesh.
After being hidden for many years, this diamond came to the fore in 1950 when Henry Winston of New York bought it from a king of India. After this, in 1971, this diamond was bought by Helmut Horten.
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