1. Originated from India. The Hope Diamond It was originally believed to be part of a 115-carat stone found in India in 1668. It was later sold to King Louis XIV of France and cut into the 69-carat blue diamond known as the French Blue. Photo: Pinterest. |
2. Disappear and reappear mysteriously. After French Blue Diamond Stolen during the French Revolution, it disappeared for a long time before reappearing in London in the early 19th century as the Hope Diamond. Photo: Pinterest. |
3. The legend of the curse originated in the 20th century. Although there are many stories about The Curse of the Hope Diamond , but most of these legends were created in the early 20th century, possibly to add mystery and value to the diamond. Photo: Pinterest. |
4. Related to many historical figures. Many famous historical figures, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, are said to have owned the diamond, and their tragic fates have been linked to the curse. However, there is no concrete evidence that they ever owned the Hope Diamond. Photo: Pinterest. |
5. Celebrity owner Evalyn Walsh McLean. Evalyn Walsh McLean, a wealthy heiress, bought the Hope Diamond in 1911. She wore it often and did not believe in the curse, although her family later suffered many tragedies. Photo: Pinterest. |
6. Currently on display at the Smithsonian Museum. After Evalyn Walsh McLean's death, the Hope Diamond was sold to jeweler Harry Winston, who then donated it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958, where it has been on public display ever since. Photo: Pinterest. |
7. The curse may just be a marketing strategy. Many researchers believe that the story of the Hope Diamond's curse was actually fabricated as a marketing strategy to increase the value and public interest in this precious stone. Photo: Pinterest. |
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