The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death. Jul 31, 2014 jerry and maya are hired to help out around the shopwashing windows, taking out the trash and so forthbut really they are there to watch the employees, both from inside the shop and from the church tower next door. Origin of the name of the hope diamond the hope originated from india in golconda where it was mined at the at the kollur mine. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope. The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine. She also wore a copy of the hope diamond, probably trying. Let me present some of the famous pearls throughout. The mystery of the hope diamond the legend is a multifaceted as the gem, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of intrigue, envy and death. History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. Hope diamond suggested reading smithsonian institution.
Mclean would often attach other diamonds including the mclean diamond and the star of the east. The jewel was aquired by a wealthy banker, thomas hope, and as it ended up in the ownership of the hope family up to the early 20th century, it earned its name. The films heart of the ocean story was also based on the lore of the hope diamond, a real piece of jewelry that throughout history has been notorious for carrying a curse. Smithsonian hope diamond collectors edition hidden expedition. May 05, 2011 the hope diamond, arguably the most famous stone of all the gems in the world, is a blue diamond, and it is sometimes mistaken for sapphire.
Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond. The donor, harry winston, shipped the diamond through the regular united states postal service via firstclass mail. The hope diamond mystery 1921 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Accounts report that diamond mining is active in india. I am the hope diamond je suis le diamant hope i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond. They have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. The hope diamond is a delicious romantic comedycozy mystery with recipes. If it had more of the science and more of an explanation about the spectroscopy, it would get 5 stars. The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. Alleged effect of the hope diamond s curse as reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes 1929 fanciful book the mystery of the hope diamond many if not most of these events are. Recounts the history of the famous blue diamond, and examines various legends surrounding the stone. For instance, says columnist sarah booth conroy, during world war ii, she used to have. Evalyn actually pawned the hope diamond in 1932 in order to hire an investigator to track down the kidnappers of charles lindberghs baby. Since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue.
The gemstone, which is now called the hope diamond, was formed deep within the earth more than 1 billion years ago. The hope diamondthe most famous diamond in the world. This led to her being cast alongside boris karloff in the mystery thriller the hope diamond mystery 1921. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as lady francis hope.
The hope diamond, arguably the most famous stone of all the gems in the world, is a blue diamond, and it is sometimes mistaken for sapphire. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. Named after its former owner henry philip hope, who also owned the hope diamond. The hope diamond mystery 1921 3 keagkj from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. It is a fun video about the mystery and curse behind the hope diamond and its history. In 1965 the hope diamond traveled to south africa where it. Jul 24, 2010 the house of cartier remounted the hope diamond in 1910 in a modern setting with diamonds surrounding the stone, which dropped from a chain of diamonds. Learn why the hope diamond has inspired superstition, passion and interest since its discovery, and witness the unveiling of hope in its new limitededition setting, designed by harry winston and chosen by the american public. The story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it will take you to work through this adventure. The hope diamond ebook by julie sarff rakuten kobo. May yohe publishes a fanciful account of the diamond s dark past in her book, the mystery of the hope diamond. Later, in 1921, may yohe played herself in the film the hope diamond mystery. The hope pearl is gold and white and weighs grains.
The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton. Check out the smithsonians sneak peek of mystery of the hope diamond. I show it to my chemistry students for the small amount of chemistry that it discusses with analyzing its composition. Much like the curse of tut, this legend was unknown before it was used as a plot device in some early novels and a 1921 movie, the hope diamond mystery. Boris karloff, the apparent reincarnation of a 16th century indian high priest living. The hope diamond s history tavernier and the hope diamond.
The other version, which i believe and is on record as the true historical lineage, is that the hope diamond was sold on the london. There are rumors that this treasure is cursed, and it. The hope diamond mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The many owners of the hope diamond from mystery of. The french royal family bought the diamond in 1668 and had it cut into a 67carat stone called the french blue. Told through the fictitious eyes of the hope diamond, i am the hope diamond is an informational book about the history of this amazing diamond. Historians suspect that after being stolen, it was cut again, forming what is now famously known as the hope diamond. Richard kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a. Nov 05, 2015 the hope diamond was weighed by the gemological institute of americas gem trade lab in 1988. Evalyn was known to have a heart of gold, and a real concern for people in unfortunate circumstances. The extraordinary history of the hope diamond youtube. The story of the hope diamond which ruined its owners. On her third marriage in 1920, she persuaded film producer george kleine to back a 15episode serial the hope diamond mystery, which added fictitious characters to the tale, but the project was not successful.
According to the legend, a curse attends the owner of the hope diamond, a curse that first befell the large, blue gem when it was plucked i. In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy and celebrity. How much do you know about the most famous diamond in the world. Young mystery aficionados will enjoy solving the puzzle along with maya and jerry and will admire their observational powers. Goddard and may yohe directed by stuart paton starring boris karloff as the priest of kama. In 1962 it was exhibited for a month at the louvre in paris, france, as part of an exhibit entitled ten centuries of french jewelry. A close comparison of the hope diamond with historical documentation of the faceting, coloring, and dimensions of the french blue does indeed lend credence to their proposed relation. You can see the hope diamond at the smithsonians national museum of. Smithsonian hope diamond collectors edition is a hidden object game in which youre on a train in the middle of nowhere and a band of dangerous thieves demand you tell them where to find the hope diamonds shards.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Informational nonfiction, 835 words, level p grade 2, lexile 560l. Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him. The story of the hope diamond patch, susanne steinem on.
Release dates 15 also known as aka 3 release dates. Its a pretty fascinating little baubleparticularly if youre the sort of person who is impressed by 45. Those who have seen the hope diamond describe it as having a greyblue color. Ned mclean went insane, and the family lost the washington post in bankruptcy, despite evalyn trying to use the hope diamond as collateral for a loan.
Mar 12, 2017 the curse story was only amplified by ensuing events. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond. Historical records suggest that tavernier was not the hope diamond s first owner. Loosely based on lady francis hope s book the mystery of the hope. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting. In the july edition of motion picture magazine, she was featured in an article by joan tully entitled mantled with shyness a word portrait of grace darmond. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts. When the mcleans traveled to paris in 1911 pierre cartier visited them at the hotel bristol with the hope diamond necklace to show to the mcleans the newly mounted rare stone.
The hope diamond isnt just one of the largest blue diamonds in the world its also one of the most visited museum pieces in existence. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The article talks about the mystery behind the curse of the hope diamond, one of the worlds most famous gems. One version of the hope diamond story states that when the sultan was deposed in 1909 he sold the diamond directly to pierre cartier.
Mystery of the hope diamond curse documentary youtube. Part of the stones charm is not just its undeniable beauty, but also the mystery its history is shrouded in. Since its discovery in seventeenthcentury india, the hope diamond, a glimmering deepblue gem weighing more than 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. Sep 11, 2015 historians suspect that after being stolen, it was cut again, forming what is now famously known as the hope diamond. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. A close comparison of the hope diamond with historical documentation of the faceting, coloring, and dimensions of the french blue. The hope diamond at the national museum of natural history. Learn about the mysterious hope diamond with iminds insightful audio knowledge series. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. The hope diamond has left the smithsonian only four times since it was donated. May 01, 2006 its a testament to the authors research abilities and how fascinating the actual history of the gem is that richard kurin can start his hope diamond. The curious history of the hope diamond stories of the.
Richard kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone. Hope diamond exhibit science museum in northwest washington. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. According to the smithsonian institute, the hope diamond is priceless because it is irreplaceable. Feb 05, 2014 the hope diamond mystery 1921 kosmik kleine films. In this exciting continuation of the hidden expedition series, your journey takes you from the smithsonian institutions iconic castle to the remotest jungle as you track down the missing shards and learn the hope diamond s secrets. The hope pearl is one of the most famous salt water pearls. Mar 11, 2015 they have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role.
Secrets to the hope diamond curse exploring lifes mysteries. Jan 09, 2018 on september 11, 1792, the hope diamond was stolen from the house that stored the crown jewels. It was originally used as one of the decorations of an indian temple idol. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which.
The diamond mystery from the whodunit detective agency series, vol. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. Nicely paced, with just the right number of red herrings to keep readers thinking. The hope diamond is one of the most iconic items in the smithsonians collections. Sep, 2016 it is believed that one of the burglars, named cabet guillot, cut the diamond into two pieces as he brought it to london.
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