Since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and. Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond. In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy and celebrity. Richly illustrated, hope diamond works in a grand historical tradition. This documentary takes a look at the mysterious phenomenon of the hope diamond, a priceless and rare gem weighing in at over 45 karats, which despite its coveted nature, has seemed to bring a. Since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. Smithsonian institution press, 1976 hope diamond 64 pages. The hope diamond, seen in the smithsonian institution by millions of pe. Learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition and passion since. It is blue to the naked eye because of trace amounts of boron within. 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 hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff.
Apr 05, 2014 unlock the secrets of the most celebrated and prized gem in the world. The diamond s blue coloration is attributed to trace amounts of boron in the stone. Its history traces back to the 17thcentury diamond mines of. Told through the fictitious eyes of the hope diamond, i am the hope diamond is an informational book about the history of this amazing diamond. The book explains this diamond s incredible journey, including. Kurin, a cultural anthropologist and director of the smithsonian center for folklife and cultural. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. It is now housed in the national gem and mineral collection at the national museum of natural history in washington, d. Aug 01, 2018 washington ap blue diamonds like the smithsonians famous hope diamond are the rarest of all and how they formed more than a billion years ago is a bit of a mystery. The story of the hope diamond by susanne steinem patch 1975, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death. The mystery of the hope diamond the legend is a multifaceted as the gem, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death.
The story of the hope diamond, random house april, 1999, trade paperback, isbn 0810927977. This entry was posted in gem books, gem history, golconda diamonds, jean baptiste tavernier, the french blue diamond, the hope diamond and tagged mystery of the hope diamond, the french blue on november 20, 2009 by harry bernard. Its muchadmired rare blue color is due to trace amounts of boron atoms. An entertaining and wellresearched history of the hope diamond since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. The hope diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world, with ownership records. Hope diamond by iminds overdrive rakuten overdrive. Scientists examine hope diamond for clues to its blue the. Mystery of the hope diamond, airs this sunday at 8 pm est. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. It forms part of a gem collection and is always surronded by people, most of whom just look at it because everyone else is. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries. The hope diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world, with ownership records dating back almost four centuries.
Mystery of the hope diamond tv movie 2010 plot keywords. And it is at this point in history, that the most intriguing, truly unsolved mystery of the hope diamond begins. Grading the hope diamond by robert crowningshield for the first time ever, the famous hope diamond has. I am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond. It features herges famous character, tintin, and covers much of the second half of cigars of the pharaoh as tintin attempts to rescue a stolen blue diamond. Secrets to the hope diamond curse exploring lifes mysteries. May 01, 2006 the hope diamond is one of the draws to smithison natural history museum. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16.
According to susanne patch, author of blue mystery. The hope diamond curse march 24, 2018 chris uncategorized curse, hope diamond, mystery leave a comment this article will be taking a look at one of the most spectacular gems in the world and the paranormal misfortune linked to it the hope diamond curse. According to the legend, a curse attends the owner of the hope diamond, a curse that first befell the large, blue gem when it was plucked i. Learn about the mysterious hope diamond with iminds insightful audio knowledge series. The book explains this diamonds incredible journey, including. It also has some photos i have not seen or better copies than. Mar 24, 2018 the hope diamond curse march 24, 2018 chris uncategorized curse, hope diamond, mystery leave a comment this article will be taking a look at one of the most spectacular gems in the world and the paranormal misfortune linked to it the hope diamond curse. The events of the story occur within the chronology of tintin stories, between the crab with.
Or they think it is the biggest diamond in the world. Susanne steinem patch was an expert in gems, wrote blue mystery. 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. The story of the hope diamond book online at best prices in india on.
The story of the hope diamond, the shape of the diamond was unlikely to have been an eye or on the forehead of an idol in 1673, king louis xiv decided to recut the diamond to enhance its brilliance the previous. Kurin, a cultural anthropologist, spent more than a. But the element is mostly found near the earths surface, not deep down where. Tintin in india or the mystery of the blue diamond, is a 1941 belgian theatre piece in three acts written by herge and jacques van melkebeke. Once the stone became property of the hope family it became known as the hope diamond and stayed in the family for more than fifty years. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. Informational nonfiction, 835 words, level p grade 2, lexile 560l. Nov 18, 2010 see the hope diamond in its new setting, unveiled today at natural history. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts.
Now scientists think they have a glimmer of an answer. Washington ap blue diamonds like the smithsonians famous hope diamond are the rarest of all and how they formed more than a billion years ago is a bit of a mystery. Unlock the secrets of the most celebrated and prized gem in the world. Blue mystery is an excellent precursor to queen of diamonds, a fascinating autobiography of evalyn walsh mclean, the last private owner of the hope diamond. The complete history, mysterious curse, and probable origin in india is explored in this book that also traces the gem stones roster of owners. The story of the hope diamond, the shape of the diamond was unlikely to have been an eye or on the forehead of an idol in 1673, king louis xiv decided to recut the diamond to enhance its brilliance the previous cut had been to enhance size and not brilliance.
History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. Grading the hope diamond by robert crowningshield for the first time ever, the famous hope diamond has been graded by a widely recognized system, al though the 45. A blue color tint was used on title cards in the serial with an illustration of the diamond in the background, and legend has it that additional special color effects. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. It is believed that the hope diamonds history can be traced to a blue diamond named tavernier blue, which was originally mined from the kollur mine in golconda, india, and was a crudely cut triangle shape of 112 316 carats 22. The hope diamondthe most famous diamond in the world. Overview of hope diamond mystery, the, 1921, directed by stuart paton, with grace darmond, george chesebro, harry carter, at turner classic movies.
Jan 01, 1975 susanne steinem patch was an expert in gems, wrote blue mystery. Nonetheless, it has info not included in the other several books ive read about the hope diamond. Richard kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone. There are rumors that this treasure is cursed, and it. See the hope diamond in its new setting, unveiled today at natural history.
May 05, 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. The story of the hope diamond patch, susanne steinem on. Lily bilbury needs to find the remnants of the french blue and find them fast. In 1812, a large blue diamond showed up in london without a trace of documentation. The hope diamond is a delicious romantic comedycozy mystery with recipes. But the element is mostly found near the earths surface, not deep. Scientists examine hope diamond for clues to its blue. The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine. Hope diamond suggested reading smithsonian institution. The hope diamond the sweet delicious madness mystery. French merchant traveler jeanbaptiste tavernier purchased it sometime in 1660 or 1661 in 1668, tavernier sold the diamond to king louis xiv of. The story of the hope diamond, hosted the television series gem session, and appeared on television shows as an expert on the hope diamond, debunking the myth of its curse.
The hope diamond, national museum of natural history, washington, dc 2009. Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him. Anyone with an unreasonable fear of the hope diamond will be particularly interested in the fact that cartier manufactured the curse to sell the diamond based on a novel, the moonstone. Theyve long known that the blue tint comes from traces of boron in the diamond. Learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition and passion since its discovery centuries ago, and see how its unique. Deep origin of rare blue diamonds revealed in their flaws. The hope diamond has long been rumored to carry a curse, possibly due to. The diamonds blue coloration is attributed to trace amounts of boron in the stone. The hope diamond phosphoresces a strong red color, which will last for several seconds after exposure to short wave ultraviolet light. The story of the hope diamond by national museum of natural history u.
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