The Hope Diamond is a blue gem that’s gorgeous on its own, but that's not what makes it special. It also comes with a reputation that follows it into every room. Because of the misfortune it seemed to ...

The Hope Diamond is rumored to carry centuries-old curse but is it real? According to legend, the Hope Diamond has a centuries-old curse and brings disaster to everyone who possesses it. But that didn ...

From the legendary Hope Diamond to a rainbow of colorful gemstones, a multigenerational bond between the Winston family and the Smithsonian transformed the museum’s world-renowned gem collection Emma ...

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Prologue -- Gift of the nation -- Legend delivered -- The East -- Tavernier's quest -- Golconda's wealth -- Cosmic gem -- The West -- The French blue -- Insignia of the golden fleece -- Stolen crown ...