The Hope Diamond first appeared in the historical record in 1666, when a French gem merchant named Jean-Baptiste Tavernier ...

Researchers may have found the true origin of the Hope Diamond, the Koh-i-noor and other famous, flawless gemstones. These diamonds, known collectively as the Golconda diamonds, are special ...

In the pendant surrounding the Hope Diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pear-shapes and cushion cuts. A bail is soldered to the pendant where Mrs. McLean would often attach other diamonds including ...

Learn how boron-doped diamond (BDD) is unlocking new possibilities in the fields of medical sensors and quantum computing.

Diamond, often celebrated for its unmatched hardness and transparency, has emerged as an exceptional material for high-power ...

Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum ...

The naked stone is on exhibit at the Natural History museum through next spring Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners Terms of Use © 2025 ...

Diamonds aren’t just for jewelry anymore — they’re stepping into the future of technology. Scientists have discovered how ...

The classic American tale of a woman who grew up poor, became queen of the stage and even owned the Hope Diamond Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our ...

The true story of Lord Francis Hope who inherits the Hope Diamond and marries showgirl May Yohe. Lord Francis Hope gambles away the family fortune and May Yohe leaves him. Another suspected curse ...