Early legend says that Tavernier stole the diamond from a Hindu temple, where it was set as one of two matching eyes of an idol, and afterward, the temple priests laid a curse on whoever might possess the missing stone.

2018年8月8日 · The Hope Diamond is one of the most iconic items in the Smithsonian's collections, but this glittering gem is rumored to have a dark side. French monarchs, an heiress, and at least one unlucky postman have met misfortune after possessing it—though does that really constitute a curse?

2025年1月13日 · After reading about the history of the Hope Diamond, the spectacular — but possibly cursed — gemstone, go inside the controversial history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is part of England’s Crown Jewels.

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a 17 th-century French merchant who traded gems, allegedly stole the 115.16-carat blue diamond from a Hindu statue, where it was serving as one of the eyes. Upon discovering it was missing, the priests put a curse on whoever was in possession of the gem.

2023年3月18日 · The Hope diamond is said to carry a curse that originally befell the huge, blue stone when it was stolen from an idol in India. This curse promised bad luck and death for the diamond’s owner and everyone who touched it.

2014年4月30日 · Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette, who were beheaded, are often cited as victims of the curse. The diamond was missing for a few decades, and was recut into a smaller gem. There are unconfirmed...

2012年12月22日 · Since the Victorian Era, stories of a Hope Diamond curse has circulated. Then in the early 20th century, a legend developed that says the gem was originally stolen from the statue of the goddess Sita, the Avatar of Vishnu, and that since then, the gem has brought death and misfortune to its owners.

2023年10月14日 · Tales of financial ruin, broken relationships, and even untimely deaths were linked to the Hope Diamond’s curse. One of the most enduring stories of the curse revolves around a man named Francis Thomas Hope.

2011年11月10日 · The National Museum of Natural History appears to have avoided the curse of the Hope Diamond for the past 53 years. But what's the evidence that there's really a curse?

2024年6月5日 · Discover the mystery of the Hope Diamond curse, including the stories behind the seemingly cursed Hope Diamond, in this five-minute guide.