Of course, these are only three of countless jewels in the inaugural speeches to date, but they are arguably the most memorable.

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The 34.98-carat Beau Sancy diamond, the signature gem of the Prussian crown jewels, has made it through the last three turbulent centuries firmly in the hands of the House of Hohenzollern, the ruling dynasty of Prussia and, later, imperial Germany.

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Three hundred years ago, entrepreneurs catered to royals who bought lavish furniture, porcelains, tapestries and jewels for their palaces.

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In addition, he cut a deal with Saks Fifth Avenue to build three in-store boutiques, in New York, Atlanta and San Antonio, and to sell Graff jewels at Saks stores in five other cities.

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Those seeking movie star provenance will be interested in the jewels formerly owned by Lana Turner , Lauren Bacall and Gloria Swanson , and the set of three wedding bands from Brigitte Bardot 's first marriage, to director Roger Vadim .

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In addition, he cut a deal with Saks (nyse: SKS - news - people ) Fifth Avenue to build three in-store boutiques, in New York, Atlanta and San Antonio, and to sell Graff jewels at Saks stores in five other cities.

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