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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.! š The most famous blue diamond in the Natural History Museum! The "Hope Diamond" It has a deep, captivating blue color and a mysterious legend. š The Hope Diamond weighs approximately 45.52 carats. Its rare deep blue hue comes from trace amounts of boron in the diamond. The diamond has a mesmerizing deep indigo color and emits a unique red fluorescence under light. Initially weighing 112 carats, it is believed to have been discovered in the 1660s from the famous mines in Golconda, India. Originally named "French Blue," it was owned by King Louis XIV of France and set in the royal jewels. It was stolen during the French Revolution and recut into its current form. There is a legend that those who own or wear this diamond will face misfortune or even tragedy, including financial ruin, unhappy marriages, and mysterious deaths. However, many of the stories about the curse lack solid historical evidence and are likely more of a marketing ploy to add to the diamond's mystique. šŖ“ In 1958, the renowned jeweler Harry Winston donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Today, the Hope Diamond is safely housed and displayed in the center of the museum's gem and mineral hall, attracting millions of visitors each year. It is one of the museum's most beloved treasures. #dmv #naturalhistorymuseum #diamond #expensiveatfirstglance #washington #gemstoneeducation #crystals
