The Hope Diamond is not named because it inspires hope. Instead, the famous gemstone was named after a British gem collector. And the diamond itself has a tumultuous history full of death ...

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 ...

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 ...

The stunning blue color of the famous Hope Diamond comes from trace amounts of boron in the crystal. Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.

The boron-doped diamond lattice remains transparent, with a blue hue. (The famous Hope Diamond is blue because it contains small amounts of boron). Because of its other unique properties—it's ...