Hope Diamond - Wikipedia
WEBThe Hope Diamond is a 45.52 carats (9.104 g; 0.3211 oz) diamond that has been famed for its great size since the 18th century. Extracted in the 17th century from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, India, [1] [2] the Hope Diamond is a blue diamond. Its exceptional size has revealed new information about the formation of diamonds.
History of the Hope Diamond - Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe 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 somewhat triangular in shape and crudely cut.
Hope Diamond - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
WEBBefore coming to the Smithsonian, the Hope Diamond traveled from a mine in India to the court of the Louis XIV, from the merchant houses of Europe to the homes of the American elite. Learn about its journey using the slider below or take a deep dive into the history of this remarkable gem.
History of the Hope Diamond | Smithsonian National Museum of ...
WEBThe diamond would take his name, becoming known as “Hope’s Diamond” or the “Hope Diamond.” The catalogue describes the diamond as “a most magnificent and rare brilliant, of a deep sapphire blue, of the greatest purity, and most beautifully cut” (Hertz 1839).
The Hope Diamond - Smithsonian Institution
WEBThe 45.52 carat, deep-blue Hope Diamond is shown here inside its surrounding pendant of 16 pear- and cushion-cut white diamonds.... Learn more.
How a Smithsonian Curator Discovered the Hope Diamond’s …
WEBSep 26, 2023 · How a Smithsonian Curator Discovered the Hope Diamond’s Many Secrets. The storied past of the 45.52-carat sapphire-blue gemstone hails back to the days before the French Revolution. Beth...
Hope diamond | Blue Diamond, 45.52 Carats, Smithsonian ...
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Hope diamond, sapphire-blue gemstone from India, one of the largest blue diamonds known. It is thought to have been cut from a 112-carat stone brought to France by the jewel trader Jean-Baptiste Tavernier and purchased by Louis XIV in 1668 as part of the French crown jewels.
History of the Hope Diamond - Smithsonian Music
WEBThe 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 somewhat triangular in shape and crudely cut.
Blue Mystery: The Story of the Hope Diamond | Smithsonian ...
WEBThe Hope diamond, a flawless 45-plus gem of rare steel-blue color, was donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958 by New York City jeweler Harry Winston, and is the centerpiece of the Hall of Gems at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
Smithsonian Unveils Hope Diamond in New Setting Designed by ...
WEBNov 18, 2010 · The Hope Diamond, the world’s most famous diamond, began another chapter in its already illustrious history. For the first time the diamond is on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in a setting other than its historic Cartier-designed setting.