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One for the ladies Britain took the Koh-i-Noor diamond. Indians want it back T HE MAGGOTS didn't help matters. Most myths about the Koh-i-Noor diamond are easy to dispel. The [...]

The 45.2-carat Hope Diamond--the world's largest blue diamond--was cut from an even bigger stone. Recent studies support the assumption that the Hope was once part of a 69-carat jewel stolen [...]

Could a priceless diamond bring 300 years of bad luck? Legend has it that the blue Hope diamond, one of the world's most valuable jewels, has a spooky side. Supposedly, [...]

The three-dimensional modeling study was carried out to support the long-held assumption that the Hope Diamond fits tightly within the French Blue Diamond. The results show that the Hope Diamond fits tightly within the French Blue diamond and strongly suggests that no sister stone to the Hope Diamond could be cut from with previous stones.

The Hope diamond has a rocky past. Could this famous jewel be cursed? Legend has it that the deep blue diamond was stolen from the eye of a sacred statue [...]

A historical perspective on the discovery of Cullinan, the largest gem diamond ever found, is presented. An economic perspective of the year 2004 for the diamond industry, according to DE Beers, is also discussed. From De Beers' perspective, the industry has experienced good sales for the year.

Diamonds are associated with the heat of romance, but the famed and feared Hope Diamond feels cool in the palm of one's hand. Once part of the crown jewels of [...]