The Hope Diamond first appeared in the historical record in 1666, when a French gem merchant named Jean-Baptiste Tavernier ...

The 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 ...

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 ...

Researchers may have found the true origin of the Hope Diamond, the Koh-i-noor and other famous, flawless gemstones. These diamonds, known collectively as the Golconda diamonds, are special ...

Diamonds aren’t just for jewelry anymore — they’re stepping into the future of technology. Scientists have discovered how ...

One of the most famous gems in the world, The Hope Diamond is a 45.52 carat Fancy Deep grayish blue diamond. GIA researchers examined it in 1988. Photo: Chip Clark, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution ...

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 ...

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