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The Hope Diamond 45 Carats of Curse, Crown, and the Reddest Glow in Gemology

The Hope Diamond 45 Carats of Curse, Crown, and the Reddest Glow in Gemology

The Hope Diamond 45 Carats of Curse, Crown, and the Reddest Glow in Gemology
Diamond History

The Hope Diamond 45 Carats of Curse, Crown, and the Reddest Glow in Gemology

Sold to Louis XIV, stolen in a revolution, recut in secret, and mailed to the Smithsonian in brown paper.

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The Taylor-Burton 69 Carats of Hollywood Love and Auction Drama
Diamond History

The Taylor-Burton 69 Carats of Hollywood Love and Auction Drama

A 241-carat rough from the Premier Mine, cut to 69.42 carats for Elizabeth Taylor, and sold for charity.

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The Florentine Diamond 137 Carats of Renaissance Power
Diamond History

The Florentine Diamond 137 Carats of Renaissance Power

Held by the Medicis, crowned by the Habsburgs, lost for a century, and found in a Canadian vault in 2025.

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The Koh-i-Noor Mountain of Light Empire of Dispute
Diamond History

The Koh-i-Noor Mountain of Light Empire of Dispute

Seized by emperors, renamed by conquerors, recut by royal command, and claimed by three nations after seven centuries.

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