All throughout history, the ones who owned it had a brutal end. History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. The rediscovery of the french blue diamond europhysics news. This film debunks many of the myths surrounding the hope diamond and explores the cursed legacy that has been spun around the worlds most mysterious and intriguing icon. Oct 07, 2016 the hope diamond is a 45 carat cushion cut diamond of deep greyishblue colour, almost metallic blue, which for almost 60 years has been the star attraction in the smithsonian institutes gem collection. The hope diamond is thought to carry a curse from louis. The curse of the famous hope diamond allegedly, the first to purchase it was french banker jaques colet, who bought the hope diamond from simon frankel, and just a short time later colet went mad and committed suicide. The hope diamond has long been rumored to carry a curse, possibly due to agents trying to arouse interest in the stone. When new york jeweler harry winston donated the famous hope diamond all 45. Hope diamond after its first owner, went through a suc cession of owners until it was donated in 1958 by harry.
Alleged effect of the hope diamond s curse as reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes 1929 fanciful book the mystery of the hope diamond many if not most of these events are. Like all diamonds, it is formed when carbon atoms form strong bonds. In 1965 the hope diamond traveled to south africa where it. The hope diamond was formed deep within the earth approximately 1. Now that youve read about the hope diamond curse, read about the unlucky people who fell victim of king tuts curse.
The original thief, according to legend, died a slow and painful death, while the later owners. May 06, 2011 the hope diamond, arguably the most famous stone of all the gems in the world, is a blue diamond, and it is sometimes mistaken for sapphire. Debunkers of the hope diamond s curse point out that many of its owners suffered no tragedies or deaths. Watch ancient mysteries season 4, episode 11 the curse of the hope diamond.
With jim boles, elaine bolton, christopher cary, robert clary. The sinister story of the hope diamond curse mysterious. Mystery of the hope diamond curse general knowledge. Whether the curse worked on tavernier or it was only a pumpedup story is a subject for speculation, but the fate of many of the next diamond owners certainly is not a happy one. In 1911, the diamond was purchased by evalyn walsh mclean, a young washington socialite heiress who bought. The curse is a fascinating part of the story of the hope diamond that has helped to make the diamond as famous as it is. Evalyn walsh mclean purchased the hope diamond in 1911, after pierre cartier reset the gem to her liking within new precious metal accoutrements and a. These two words should be enough to keep anyone away from putting hands on a diamond that is considered to be cursed. Francis hope eventually died in poverty, and some believe that this was because of the hope diamond s curse.
Since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deepblue gem weighing more than 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery. The story goes that the curse began with the tavernier blue, which was the precursor to several large diamonds, including the hope diamond. Resources the curse of the hope diamond smithsonian. The curse story was only amplified by ensuing events. By 1939, possibly earlier, the blue diamond was in the possession of henry philip hope, from whom the hope diamond has taken its name. Indeed, the blue hope diamond was a believed to be cursed. Read the following article, which contains many terrible mistakes.
This upload is 100% non profit, any ads appearing in this video are for the holders benefit only. This, by extensive research, appears to be the only argument against the gems legacy. In 1962 it was exhibited for a month at the louvre in paris, france, as part of an exhibit entitled ten centuries of french jewelry. The curse of the hope diamond history mystery hubbardbrown, janet on. Jeanbaptiste tavernier, returned to france with a haul of diamonds, including a massive, magnificent blue gem. Many believe that such diamonds could have been created when the tavernier blue was cut into the french blue at a loss of approximately 46 carats in the. Jan 09, 2018 on september 11, 1792, the hope diamond was stolen from the house that stored the crown jewels. The curse of the famous hope diamond page 3 legends of. While the hope diamond is regarded as the most beautiful and precious diamond in the world at the same time it is to be the most dangerous. On september 11, 1792, the hope diamond was stolen from the house that stored the crown jewels. Nov 05, 2015 the hope diamond was weighed by the gemological institute of americas gem trade lab in 1988. Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond. Ever since, many of its rich owners have fallen foul of its alleged curse.
King louis xiv gave the diamond to a mistress, but then he cruelly abandoned her. The curse of the hope diamond by janet hubbardbrown. Nov 09, 2017 now, dont think that all the stories are completely fabricated. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond. The top ten victims of the hope diamond curse 1 jeanbaptiste tavernier theres no evidence but its believed that the curse started with this guy because he stole the blue diamond from a hindu statue, where the gem was serving as one of the eyes.
Evalyn actually pawned the hope diamond in 1932 in order to hire an investigator to track down the kidnappers of charles lindberghs baby. Upon purchasing the diamond from pierre cartier in 1912 however, her life turned to ruin. The curse of the famous hope diamond legends of america. Five lesser known victims of the hope diamond curse. Take this with a grain of salt, because its never been proved. It is widely believed that the hope diamond is cursed, as bad luck has supposedly befallen a number of people who were connected to the diamond. It is believed that the hope diamond was initially embedded in the head of a statue of a hindu goddess. The hope diamond is worldfamous because, legend says, it is cursed. Sep, 2016 the curse of the diamond lingered in the royal household, now under control of the government, until the moment it became vulnerable again. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Small amounts of boron molecules embedded in its structure have given the diamond an unusual blue color.
Its muchadmired rare blue color is due to trace amounts of boron atoms. On monday morning, november 10, 1958, public faith in the u. The curse of the hope diamond is older than you think. The legendary curse of the hope diamond tv movie 1975 imdb. The national museum of natural history appears to have avoided the curse of the hope diamond for the past 53 years. Traces the history of the supposedly cursed diamond from ind. Skeptics aver curses dont exist, claiming theyre coincidences, frauds or imaginations run amok. Hope diamond the legendary history of a cursed gem chapter one gift to the nation. Kurin, who is a cultural anthropologist, has spent over a decade on the trail of the hope, from india, to france, germany, russia, switzerland, and england. The sinister past and dark curse of the hope diamond truefacet. The curse of the hope diamond scientific experts try to uncover the secrets of the hope diamond, a 45carat, deepblue gemstone that has been housed in the smithsonian national museum of natural history in washington, dc, for the past 50 years. Apr 06, 2018 frankels and francis hope both died in poverty, and some believe that this was because of the hope diamond curse. Frankels and francis hope both died in poverty, and some believe that this was because of the hope diamond curse.
In the 20th century, the myth of the hope diamond curse made the diamond more notorious and famous than ever before, but it is only one small piece of a long and lustrous history. Legendary hope diamond from its roots in 1600s india to its journey to america at the turn of the 20th century. Jul 10, 2017 the stone would become known as the hope diamond but what it brought most of its owners was despair. The diamond has been surrounded by a mythology of a reputed curse to the effect that it brings misfortune and tragedy to persons who own it or wear it, but there are strong indications that such stories were fabricated to enhance the stones mystery and appeal, since. It vanished for a while and later showed up in london, where banker henry thomas hope purchased it. According to the legend associated with it, it originally began its life in india within the forehead of a hindu idol, from which it was plucked by a thief. Over the next 350 years, the diamond travelled the globe in the hands of kings, bankers, and thieves. It has been the plaything of kings and sultans and has decorated the necks of many an heiress and empress. The sinister past and dark curse of the hope diamond. The curse of the hope diamond according to the legend, a curse befell the large, blue diamond when it was plucked i. A battleship brought them and their entourage, and with them the famous necklace, the largest stone of which was the diamond of hope, which the princess was to wear at some great state occasion. Before owning the diamond, it was said this heiress lived quite a charmed life. Oct 21, 20 the curse of the hope diamond movie poster. According to the legend, a curse befell the large, blue diamond when it was plucked i.
By jennifer dignan debate 30 scholastic scope september 20 editing directions. Mar 12, 2017 the curse story was only amplified by ensuing events. I mean, you would see her across the room and know, that must be evalyn walsh mclean, because that is the hope diamond. May 01, 2006 its a testament to the authors research abilities and how fascinating the actual history of the gem is that richard kurin can start his hope diamond.
The curse of the hope diamond an avon camelot book. The hope diamond probably isnt cursed, after all howstuffworks. This paper, which covered the package containing the hope diamond, is part of the collection of the national postal museum in washington, d. The gem eventually passed into the hands of louis xvi and his queen marie antoinette, both of whom were later beheaded. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope. Since its theft from india a deadly curse is to live on within it.
The hope diamond is a very brilliant deep blue faceted ovoid diamond that measures 25. The hope diamond is famous for its size and notorious for bringing misfortune to its owners, but the real mystery is why this blue diamond glows with a fiery. Many skeptics believe that the hope curse was put together by a savvy bunch of journalists in the 1800s they targeted sections of its history linked to unfortunate ownersto sell more. Ancient mysteries the curse of the hope diamond tv episode. The hope diamond curse numerous eastern superstitions are linked to large diamonds, most of them highlight bad luck attributed to their owners. May 09, 2006 during his chronicle, the author, director of the smithsonians national programs, describes the history of the diamond trade, how precious stones were classified, the longcirculating myth that a curse was attached to the hope diamond and royal politics of the times, for a serious but fascinating look at cultural and gemological history. The hope diamond, one of the most famous jewels in the world, has a history dating back almost four centuries. After graduating, i had the pleasure to view the hope diamond on two trips to the smithsonian. The curse of the hope diamond hope diamond department. Tracy and holly have found a few tales of woe regarding hope diamond owners, and people are still quite invested in believing the diamond s curse is real. Those who have seen the hope diamond describe it as having a greyblue color.
The rock of gibraltar was visited by royalty, by the queen mother, and the princess. The hope diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world, with ownership records dating back almost four centuries. Many others perished after owning the diamond, but perhaps its most famous owner, evalyn walsh mclean suffered the most tragedy. A group of thieves broke into the royal storehouse and took many treasured items, including the hope diamond. The hope diamond curse story is in some ways a morality fable about the cardinal sin of greed. The mystery of the hope diamond english version youtube. The hope diamond is one of the most iconic items in the smithsonians collections, but this glittering gem is rumored to have a dark side.
In 1965 the hope diamond traveled to south africa where it was exhibited at the rand easter show in johannesburg. This dvd was well worth the purchase price and it is a nice addition to my dvd library. However, with the case of hope diamond, things were different. The hope diamond is a large and rare gemstone believed to have come from india around 1666. The hope diamond is a rare and deep blue colored diamond, that was mined from the kollur region in golconda. Ned mclean went insane, and the family lost the washington post in bankruptcy, despite evalyn trying to use the hope diamond as collateral for a loan. The hope diamond has intrigued people for centuries. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries.
The hope diamond by jackie pennington february 8, 2012 blue diamond of the crown cartier curse death diamond harry winston history hope diamond king louis marie antoinette mclean despite its long history in the public eye, the diamond known as the hope diamond still prompts many curious questions. Feb 09, 2015 it may be the most famous gemstone in the world, but the hope diamond is not known because of its size or its beauty. The original thief, according to legend, died a slow and painful death, while the later owners, oblivious to the curse until it was too late, suffered as well. The curse of the legendary blue hope diamond on all its owners is dramatized from the gems discovery in 17th century india until its donation to the smithsonian institute. The stone would become known as the hope diamond but what it brought most of its owners was despair. The history of the hope diamond is somewhat difficult to trace, as some of it was undocumented. The hope family is said to have been tainted with the diamonds curse. The curse of the hope diamant one of the most famous curse. With the hope of creating a national jewel collection, harry winston donated the hope diamond to the smithsonian institution. The hope diamond dates back to 1642, it is a diamond noted for its remarkable color, size, clarity, beauty, and history. Secrets to the hope diamond curse exploring lifes mysteries. As an elementary school student, i was intrigued by the curse of the hope diamond.
Its a pretty fascinating little baubleparticularly if youre the sort of person who is impressed by 45. French monarchs, an heiress, and at least one unlucky postman have met misfortune after possessing itthough does that really constitute a curse. There are rumors that this treasure is cursed, and it. Hope diamond delivered by mail when new york jeweler harry winston donated the famous hope diamond all 45. According to the legend, the oncerich hopes went bankrupt because of the hope diamond. The hope diamond was originally embedded in kimberlite, and was later extracted and refined to form the gem it is today. As reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes fanciful book, the mystery of the hope diamond, published in. A counterclaim also exists, which states that there is no evidence to support this popular belief, and that the curse was fabricated solely to arouse interest in the diamond. Janet hubbardbrown traces the history of the supposedly cursed diamond from india and its frequently unlucky owners.
In addition to sensationalizing other accounts of misfortune, she claimed the hope diamond was the cause of her failed marriage and the loss of the hope. The legendary history of a cursed gem kurin, richard, skorton, david j. But, could this notorious diamond actually be cursed. The hope diamond, a huge bluish diamond, now belonging to the smithsonian in one example of a gemstone with a legend of a curse. The hope diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world, with ownership records. The history, curses and myths surrounding the hope diamond is actually a parable about the cardinal transgression of greed. The original thief died a horrendous death while later owners, even though unaware of the curse, went through tragedies and forms of suffering as well. It is the largest, most famous, and most valuable gemstone in the world. The hope diamond has left the smithsonian only four times since it was donated. Thirteen people who fell victim to the hope diamond curse. The hope diamond was finally sold, at a bargain price, to other diamond dealers, coming to the cartier brothers in paris. The hope diamond has origins that are rather shrouded in mystery.
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