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DIAMOND HEIRESS AND ‘QUEEN’ OF ST TROPEZ CAROL ASSCHER OPENS THE DOORS OF HER NEWLY DECORATED GEM OF A HOME ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

‘I’ve turned this into my own little paradise. Its unique view takes your breath away’

Nestled above the beautiful beaches of St Tropez, diamond heiress Carol Asscher’s home has enviable views of the sparkling Mediterranean below on one side. On the other, it looks over a fabulous flower garden. It is situated in a private enclave where every house belongs to her family.

The name Asscher is a legend in the world of diamonds. It was Carol’s great-great-grandfather Joseph Asscher who cut the biggest-ever raw stone, from which came the Star of Africa, otherwise known as the Cullinan diamond, which was the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found – weighing more than 3,000 carats.

This was cut into nine stones, the largest

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