Hope Diamond The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem

Name: Hope Diamond The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem
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ISBN: 9780060873516

ISBN-10: 0060873515

ISBN-13: 9780060873516

Edition: 2006

Authors: Richard Kurin

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From the diamond mines of India and the royal palaces of Europe to the jewelers of Fifth Avenue and the exhibit halls of the Smithsonian, the true story behind the most infamous gemstone in the world Since its discovery in seventeenth-century India, the Hope diamond, a glimmering deep-blue gem weighing more than 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Richard Kurin goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone. The Hope diamond's history is tied to the French Revolution, the machinations of British King George IV, the Gilded Age in America, and a number of adept jewelers, including Pierre Cartier…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press
Publication date: 5/9/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction


Prologue



Gift to the Nation



Legend Delivered


The East



Tavernier's Quest



Golconda's Wealth



Cosmic Gem


The West



The French Blue



Insignia of the Golden Fleece



Stolen Crown Jewel



Revolutionary Bribe



Caroline's Legacy



Contraband



George's Trophy



Hope's Collectible



Brunswick's Obsession



from Heirloom to Valuable



Ornament of the East



Love Commodity



Unlucky Inventory



Cartier's Story



McLean's Temptation



Modernity's Curse



Yohe's Prop



High Society Talisman



Winston's Baby



Tax Deduction


America's Diamond



Museum Specimen 217868



National Treasure



Collection Keystone



Missing Pieces?



Pop Icon


Epilogue



Exorcising the Curse



Hope Diamond Timeline



Prices for the Blue Diamond


Acknowledgments


Credits and Sources: Photographs and Illustrations


Credits and Sources: Text Excerpts and Lyrics


Endnotes and References


Index