The Hope Diamond November 26, 2009
10th Street & Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia 20560
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia 20560
The Hope Diamond was given to the Smithsonian Institution in November 1958 by Harry Winston. The rare 45.52 carat deep-blue diamond was cut from a stone found in India about 350 years ago and was once part of the French crown jewels. It was also involved in a dramatic theft, and according to some legends, might even carry a curse.
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