Where it was found: It was long believed that the diamond was extracted from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, India. However, new evidence has revealed that it, along with other Golconda diamonds, may have ...

The Hope Diamond is rumored to carry centuries-old curse but is it real? According to legend, the Hope Diamond has a centuries-old curse and brings disaster to everyone who possesses it. But that didn ...

And it will stay exactly like that until spring of next year, while its new setting is prepared. Called “Embracing Hope,” the new setting was the winner in an online poll that drew more than 100,000 ...

Several months ago, the Hope Diamond was taken from the National Museum of Natural History for an overnight stay in the mineralogy lab. Chip Clark / NMNH, SI At first, Evalyn Walsh McLean, an heiress ...

Prologue -- Gift of the nation -- Legend delivered -- The East -- Tavernier's quest -- Golconda's wealth -- Cosmic gem -- The West -- The French blue -- Insignia of the golden fleece -- Stolen crown ...