There are several famous loose diamonds in the world today. One of the most famous is located in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. People have called this diamond the Hope Diamond for many years now. While it has had a few different names in the past, the current name probably won’t change again. The Hope Diamond is incredibly large, weighing in at a striking 45.52 carats. However, this diamond is said to be cursed. Many of its owners were murdered, were executed, or committed suicide. This may just be a coincidence, but the Smithsonian seems to be doing just fine having possession of the monster diamond.
Another famous diamond is the Taylor-Burton diamond. Weighing in at over 69 carats, this diamond boasted one of the biggest price tags the world had ever seen in jewelry. Richard Burton purchased this expensive diamond for Elizabeth Taylor in 1979, when they simultaneously announced their engagement. After his passing, she sold the diamond for 2.8 million dollars (over twice the original cost).
The Hortensia is a peach-colored diamond that is on display at the Louvre in Paris. It was named for the queen of Holland – who was the stepdaughter of the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte – and weighs twenty carats. Another remarkable diamond that can be seen at the Louvre is the Regent diamond. This 140.50 carat monstrosity has donned the hilts of Emperors' swords and was a coveted member of the French Crown Jewels. Although there are many large diamonds on display, there are also a number of gems that have gone missing or simply have not been discovered.
Another famous diamond is the Taylor-Burton diamond. Weighing in at over 69 carats, this diamond boasted one of the biggest price tags the world had ever seen in jewelry. Richard Burton purchased this expensive diamond for Elizabeth Taylor in 1979, when they simultaneously announced their engagement. After his passing, she sold the diamond for 2.8 million dollars (over twice the original cost).
The Hortensia is a peach-colored diamond that is on display at the Louvre in Paris. It was named for the queen of Holland – who was the stepdaughter of the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte – and weighs twenty carats. Another remarkable diamond that can be seen at the Louvre is the Regent diamond. This 140.50 carat monstrosity has donned the hilts of Emperors' swords and was a coveted member of the French Crown Jewels. Although there are many large diamonds on display, there are also a number of gems that have gone missing or simply have not been discovered.
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