In the pendant surrounding the Hope Diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pear-shapes and cushion cuts. A bail is soldered to the pendant where Mrs. McLean would often attach other diamonds including ...

D.C. It’s been estimated that the diamond is worth $350 million, but the Smithsonian says the gem is “not for sale.” And that might be for the best. So is the Hope Diamond cursed?

The classic American tale of a woman who grew up poor, became queen of the stage and even owned the Hope Diamond Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our ...

The stunning blue color of the famous Hope Diamond comes from trace amounts of boron in the crystal. Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.

The naked stone is on exhibit at the Natural History museum through next spring Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners Terms of Use © 2025 ...

The Hope Diamond, held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., weighs 45.52 carats. These diamonds were discovered in southern India between the 1600s and the ...

Recent museumgoers also suggested saving some time for the Hope Diamond, which is on display ... Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter stations. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's exhibits ...

In the pendant surrounding the Hope Diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pear-shapes and cushion cuts. A bail is soldered to the pendant where Mrs. McLean would often attach other diamonds including ...

D.C. It’s been estimated that the diamond is worth $350 million, but the Smithsonian says the gem is “not for sale.” And that might be for the best. So is the Hope Diamond cursed? Perhaps. Or perhaps ...

For the first time ever, the famous Hope diamond was graded by a widely recognized system. Although the 45.52-ct weight was confirmed, the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory graders found the clarity—recently ...