Where it was found: It was long believed that the diamond was extracted from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, India. However, new evidence has revealed that it, along with other Golconda diamonds, may have ...

While the stolen jewelry is worth $102 million, the thieves left behind the 140-carat Regent Diamond worth an estimated $60 million. French royals and rulers wore the Regent Diamond throughout the ...

Legend has it that the infamous Hope diamond brings misfortune to whoever owns it. Well, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History added the magnificent sky-blue gemstone to its collection 53 ...

Prologue -- Gift of 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 ...

A new necklace setting for the Hope Diamond — the Smithsonian 's 45.52-carat gemstone rumored to have been cut from King Louis XIV 's conspicuous (and allegedly cursed) Blue Diamond of the Crown — was ...

Royal Jewelry Interesting Facts: History is full of tales about priceless diamonds and royal necklaces that still blow people ...