History of the Hope Diamond | Smithsonian Institution

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The history of the stone which was eventually named the Hope Diamond began when the French merchant traveler, Jean Baptiste Tavernier, purchased a 112 3/16-carat diamond. This diamond, which was most likely from the Kollur mine in Golconda, India, was …

Hope Diamond - Wikipedia

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The Hope Diamond | Smithsonian Institution

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The Hope Diamond The 45.52 carat, deep-blue Hope Diamond is shown here inside its surrounding pendant of 16 pear- and cushion-cut white diamonds. (Photo by Chip Clark) Hope Diamond Data Weight: 45.52 …

Hope Diamond - Mineral Sciences - National Museum of …

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The Hope Diamond Over 100 million visitors have experienced the beauty of the Hope Diamond since Harry Winston donated it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958. Learn more about this remarkable gem using the tiles …

The Hope Diamond: perhaps one of the most famous …

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Since the Hope Diamond, now valued at $250 million, has been safely stored inside the Smithsonian, it has surely not caused even …

Why is the Hope Diamond famous? - Quora

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The Hope Diamond is believed to be about 1,000 years old and is believed to have originated in India. It is classified as a Type IIb diamond, which means it contains a small amount of boron atoms that give it its blue …

Now There Are Near-Perfect Copies of the Hope Diamond

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The Hope Diamond that famously resides at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. has long been known for its inimitable color—a deep, steely blue, shifting …

The Hope Diamond: A World-Famous Diamond – Coronet …

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The Hope Diamond is a world-famous diamond that is cut into the classic shape of a cushion-cut. It is one of the largest diamonds in the world, weighing in at …

The Secret History Of The Hope Diamond: How Pierre …

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The diamond was awaiting its blessing on a velvet cushion, when seemingly on cue, lightning flashed and thunder shook the building. Many might have taken this as a sign to back away, but not Evalyn.

Mystery of the Hope Diamond Curse | Live Science

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Diamonds have fascinated mankind for centuries, and it's not surprising that folklore and superstitions have arisen involving good and bad luck associated with them. One of the most spectacular...