The hope diamond s history tavernier and the hope diamond. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. Oct 07, 2017 the program is cosponsored by the marlow historical society. The hope diamond jeweler harry winston donated the famous hope diamondthe largestknown deep blue diamond in the worldto the smithsonian institution in 1958.
The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of gilsum, nh. The hope diamond mystery is based on the life story written by may yohe who lived for a time in marlow, new hampshire. The hope diamond is one of the draws to smithison natural history museum. 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. In 1894 yohe, an american musical theater actress, married lord francis hope and possessed the hope diamond. Historians suspect that after being stolen, it was cut again, forming what is now famously known as the hope diamond. Mar 11, 2015 they have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. Although one of the most beautiful diamonds in the world, many people would be hesitant to purchase it since it is said to be cursed. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting expert opinions from forensic scientists and.
Richard kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting. History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. The diamond has changed several owners, until it was bought by the smithsonian in 1958.
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. Historical records suggest that tavernier was not the hope diamond s first owner. The legend is as massive and multifaceted as the gem itself, spanning one billion years, three continents and leaving a trail of. 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. The hope diamond is one of the most iconic items in the smithsonians. It vanished for a while and later showed up in london, where banker henry thomas hope purchased it. When i saw the hope diamond at the smithsonian, i was surprised. Meet the man who counterfeits the worlds most famous. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries. The mystery mind a squadron recreation of a lost 1920 serial in postproduction a telepathic young heiress is marked for death by a murderous gang of weird killers, led by the disembodied voice known only as the mystery mind. Boris karloffs first major film role check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which she starred as.
The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. The hope diamond is displayed in the national museum of natural history. 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. According to the smithsonian institute, the hope diamond is priceless because it is irreplaceable. When the smithsonian needs a replica of the hope diamond. 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. Mclean would often attach other diamonds including the mclean diamond and the star of the east. The curious history of the hope diamond stories of the. The hope diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the world, with ownership records dating back almost four centuries. The donor, harry winston, shipped the diamond through the regular united states postal service via firstclass mail. The true story behind the most famousand infamousstone in the world. The program is cosponsored by the marlow historical society.
The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine. The original thief was torn to pieces by dogs and everyone else who has been involved with the diamond met horrible deaths and bad luck. Check out the smithsonians sneak peek of mystery of the hope diamond. Models of both the lead cast and the hope diamond confirm that the latter could. Overview of hope diamond mystery, the, 1921, directed by stuart paton, with grace darmond, george chesebro, harry carter, at turner classic movies. Unexplained mystery of the cursed diamond or the hope diamond new delhi. In 1965 the hope diamond traveled to south africa where it. The hope diamond has left the smithsonian only four times since it was donated. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to the mummy.
The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. Black orlov diamond, dont touch it without a pair of gloves on, or at all better safe than sorry, you know. Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him. 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. Hope diamond by iminds overdrive rakuten overdrive. Learn about the mysterious hope diamond with iminds insightful knowledge series. 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. If you want to solve this case and find the diamond, you need to find the hidden items in each scene. 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. King louis xiv gave the diamond to a mistress, but then he cruelly abandoned her. Learn about the mysterious hope diamond with iminds insightful audio knowledge series. 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 is one of the most famous jewels in the world, with ownership records.
Alleged effect of the hope diamonds 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. I had expected to see a bright robins eggblue colored diamond sparkling in the showcaseinstead, there was a large, hauntingly steel blue diamond which glowed in a black velvet lined case. The hope diamond was stolen and youll have to search for the clues that lead to finding this beautiful blue diamond. Unexplained mystery of the cursed diamond or the hope. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. 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. Five lesser known victims of the hope diamond curse. Stuart paton featuring boris karloff as dakar high priest of sita grace darmond as mary hilton bibi george chesebro as john gregg jeanbaptiste tavanier harry carter as sidney atherton nang fu ghung the actors in this weird story of an ancient curse play dual roles and in 16th and 20th century. It formed deep within the earth and was carried by a volcanic eruption to the surface in what is now india.
The hope diamond mystery kleinekosmik, 15 episodes grace darmond, boris karloff d. 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. Information from its description page there is shown below. Her hypnotist fiance must rescue her and stop them from finding the treasure of atlantis. A mystical brooch no one wants to even touch youtube. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Apr 27, 2017 the hope diamond, however, is different in that it is not only shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but it also has a complex history that dates back centuries. Loosely based on lady francis hopes book the mystery of the hope diamond, the story is told in two erasin 16th century burma, tavanier, a french adventurer, steals the diamond from its place on an idol in the temple of sita, and the high priest of the temple boris karloff swears vengeance and puts a curse upon the jewel. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. They have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. As the newest hidden expedition recruit, youve got to find the shards before they do. On her third marriage by 1920, she persuaded film producer george kleine to back a 15episode serial the hope diamond mystery, which added fictitious characters to the tale.
In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy and celebrity. This is a special collectors edition release full of exclusive extras you wont find in the. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. I am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond i am the hope diamond. Goddard and may yohe directed by stuart paton starring boris karloff as the priest of kama. The history of the stone which was eventually named the hope diamond began when. The program tells the history, both documented and supposed, of the hope diamond including the source of the legendary curse. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond. As reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes fanciful book, the mystery of the hope diamond, published in 1929, although many if not most of these events are unsubstantiated. 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 french royal family bought the diamond in 1668 and had it cut into a 67carat stone called the french blue. Her granddaughter, josephs mother, was a small child.
While tavernier, king louis xiv, as well as louis xvi and maria antoinette are the famous victims, there are also lesser known victims of the diamond. In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts. Its muchadmired rare blue color is due to trace amounts of boron atoms. 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. Pdf a lead cast of the french blue diamond, a mythic item in the french crown. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. When lucy finds out that her great great great grandfather left her. Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. Mar 12, 2017 the hope diamond is thought to be cursed as it was stolen from a sita idol in india. The extraordinary history of the hope diamond from. Smithsonian hope diamond collectors edition hidden expedition. Nov 05, 2015 the hope diamond was weighed by the gemological institute of americas gem trade lab in 1988.
A close comparison of the hope diamond with historical documentation of the faceting, coloring, and dimensions of the french blue. The story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it. There are rumors that this treasure is cursed, and it. The article talks about the mystery behind the curse of the hope diamond, one of the worlds most famous gems. The gem eventually passed into the hands of louis xvi and his queen marie antoinette, both of whom were later beheaded.
As reported in newspapers of 1911 andor in maye yohes fanciful book,the mystery of the hope diamond, published in 1929, although many if not most of these events are unsubstantiated. The story of the hope diamond, the shape of the diamond was unlikely to have been an eye or on the forehead of an idol in 1673, king louis xiv decided to recut the diamond to enhance its brilliance the previous. The hope diamond was slated for the chopping block, an inheritance to be literally divvied among the grandchildren. The book explains this diamonds incredible journey, including. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. 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. Those who have seen the hope diamond describe it as having a greyblue color. In 1921, she hired henry leyford gates to help her write the mystery of the hope diamond, in which. Secrets to the hope diamond curse exploring lifes mysteries. Then the mystery of the deep blue color and red phosphorescence is partially explained. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role. Meet the man who counterfeits the worlds most famous diamonds legally.
According to susanne patch, author of blue mystery. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of. A beginning of a new series where eight friends join together to solve the mystery of the past. In 1965 the hope diamond traveled to south africa where it was exhibited at the rand easter show in johannesburg. 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. The hope diamond or the cursed diamond has intrigued people for centuries. French blue in the tumult of the french revolution, a mystery kurin carefully examines. The hope diamond has intrigued people for centuries. The hope diamond is not only exceptionally beautiful it has a long and.
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