The first historical record of the french blue resurfacing is in 1812 when it was in possession of eliason. In 1839, a fourtyfive plus carat blue diamond appeared in a catalogue of the fairly sizable private gem collection of henry phillip hope, a wealthy and prominent london banker. Henry philip hope mystery of the hope diamond mike. 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 cut had been to enhance size and not brilliance. The hope diamond phosphoresces a strong red color, which will last for several seconds after exposure to short wave ultraviolet light. The history of the hope diamond is somewhat difficult to trace, as some of it was undocumented. 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 mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Unexplained mysteries the cursed diamond hope diamond.
The strange mystery and curse of the hope diamond strange. Watch mystery of the hope diamond full movie in hd visit unlock the secrets of the most celebrated and prized gem in. Boris karloffs first major film role check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo. The hope diamond is a lustrous blue gem weighing 45. This history of the stone, probably from india originally, attempts to separate legend from fact. It may be the most famous gemstone in the world, but the hope diamond is not known because of its size or its beauty. Download our free nook app escape into a good book things to. We uncover the science and secrets of historys most famous jewel by visiting different countries and getting expert opinions from forensic scientists and. 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. According to susanne patch, author of blue mystery. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to the m check out the hope diamond mystery dvd on indiegogo. 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.
As a bonus, collectors edition purchases count toward three stamps on your monthly game club punch card. Blue mystery is an excellent precursor to queen of diamonds, a fascinating autobiography of evalyn walsh mclean, the last private owner of the hope diamond. In this exciting continuation of the hidden expedition series, your journey takes you from the smithsonian institutions iconic castle to the remotest jungle as you track down the missing shards and learn the hope diamond s secrets. Lord francis hope gambles away the family fortune and may yohe leaves him. Ironically, the date that the hope diamond was once again found was just as the statute of limitations on the theft of the stone ran out. Anyone with an unreasonable fear of the hope diamond will be particularly interested in the fact that cartier manufactured the curse to sell the diamond based on a novel, the moonstone. The extraordinary history of the hope diamond from. Mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian channel documentary. May 01, 2006 the hope diamond is one of the draws to smithison natural history museum. Overview of hope diamond mystery, the, 1921, directed by stuart paton, with grace darmond, george chesebro, harry carter, at turner classic movies. Restoration of a longlost 15episode 1921 serial based on a true story with similarities to the mummy. Introduced by the real former lady frances hope, exwife of the diamonds reallife owner.
It forms part of a gem collection and is always surronded by people, most of whom just look at it because everyone else is. It is a fun video about the mystery and curse behind the hope diamond and its history. Or they think it is the biggest diamond in the world. Mystery of the hope diamond 2010 full movie download. The mystery of the hope diamond burmese version youtube. This documentary takes a look at the mysterious phenomenon of the hope diamond, a priceless and rare gem weighing in at over 45 karats, which despite its coveted nature, has seemed to bring a. The diamond would take his name, becoming known as hopes diamond or the hope diamond. 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.
In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pearshapes and cushion cuts. On november 10, 1958, the hope diamond traveled in a plain brown box, by registered mail, and was met by a large group of people at the smithsonian who celebrated its arrival. The hope diamond is worldfamous because, legend says, it is cursed. In collins story, a large, yellow diamond had formed. They have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. An 1839 catalogue of his gem collection mentions a large blue diamond weighing 45. 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. Kurin, a cultural anthropologist and director of the smithsonian center for folklife and cultural. Origin of the name of the hope diamond the hope originated from india in golconda where it was mined at the at the kollur mine. 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.
It formed deep within the earth and was carried by a volcanic eruption to the surface in what is now india. The onetime owner of the hope diamond was rumored to occasionally display the hope diamond on the neck of her great dane. 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. The film survives with a copy at the library of congress. The diamond mystery from the whodunit detective agency series, vol. By benjamin radford live science contributor 30 april 2014. Jan 01, 1975 the hope diamond, seen in the smithsonian institution by millions of people each year, is surrounded by mystery and a supposed curse. Mar 12, 2017 the curse of the hope diamond continues.
Pierre cartier was enchanted with the novel the moonstone, written decades earlier by english author wilkie collins. This is a special collectors edition release full of exclusive extras you wont find in the standard version. It is blue to the naked eye because of trace amounts of boron within. The story is full of mystery and suspense, well worth the more than fourhour time commitment it. Henry philip hope mystery of the hope diamond mike hope. Smithsonian hope diamond strategy guide is rated 4. The diamond would take his name, becoming known as hope s diamond or the hope diamond. 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. It now enjoys an era of relative stability, housed within the secure confines of the smithsonians national museum of.
It is now housed in the national gem and mineral collection at the national museum of natural history in washington, d. There are rumors that this treasure is cursed, and it. Winston donated the hope diamond to the smithsonian institution in 1958 to be the focal point of a newly established gem collection as well as to inspire others to donate. Since the hope diamond was found in the early 1600s, it has crossed oceans and continents and passed from kings to commoners. 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. Photographic frontispiece and photographic plates facing p. The hope diamondthe most famous diamond in the world. Check out more on the hopes ancestry on the main page. Mystery of the hope diamond 2010 full movie download full. May 06, 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.
In the pendant surrounding the hope diamond are 16. The rare physical qualities of this gemstone in conjunction with its mysterious and turbulent past render the hope diamond the most famous jewel in the world. Mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian channel documentary thanks for taking a look mikehope. Another suspected curse of owning the hope diamond. 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. The hope diamond and marlow, new hampshire town of gilsum, nh. The hope diamond mystery is a 1921 american action film serial directed by stuart paton and featuring boris karloff. 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. Oct 07, 2017 the program is cosponsored by the marlow historical society. The true story of lord francis hope who inherits the hope diamond and marries showgirl may yohe. Behind the scenesour film crew recreates the glamorous life of socialite evalyn walsh mclean. Check out the smithsonians sneak peek of mystery of the hope diamond. Information mystery of the hope diamond embark on an epic journey of hope. This is an incredibly rare 1921 15chapter serial with boris karloff in his first starring role.
The hope diamond mystery kleinekosmik, 15 episodes grace darmond, boris karloff d. Oct 18, 2017 the hope diamond mystery is based on the life story written by may yohe who lived for a time in marlow, new hampshire. Youre on a train in the middle of nowhere, and a band of dangerous thieves demand you tell them where to find the hope diamond s shards. The mystery of the hope diamond smithsonian magazine. Informational nonfiction, 835 words, level p grade 2, lexile 560l. The hope diamond was finally sold, at a bargain price, to other diamond dealers, finally coming to the cartier brothers in paris. The hope diamond has intrigued people for centuries. The hope diamond appeared in a published catalogue of the gem collection of henry philip hope in 1839. Henry philip hope 17741839 brother of thomas hope, was a wealthy british banker with an affinity for fine art and precious gems. Secrets to the hope diamond curse exploring lifes mysteries.
How the priceless hope diamond traveled through usps duration. The diamond appeared on the television quiz show the names the same, in an episode which first aired on august 16, 1955, when a teenaged contestant with the actual name hope diamond was one of the mystery guests, as well as at the august 1958 canadian national exhibition. If it had more of the science and more of an explanation about the spectroscopy, it would get 5 stars. With grace darmond, harry carter, george chesebro, boris karloff. I show it to my chemistry students for the small amount of chemistry that it discusses with analyzing its composition. The hope diamond mystery is based on the life story written by may yohe who lived for a time in marlow, new hampshire. The program tells the history, both documented and supposed, of the hope diamond including the source of the legendary curse.
Those who have seen the hope diamond describe it as having a greyblue color. As the newest hidden expedition recruit, youve got to find the shards before they do. Pass on this first entry in hope that book two receives a translation worthy of a series that, according to its. She divorced lord francis in 1902, and lord francis later sold the diamond to pay off debts. The curse of the hope diamond the history of the hope diamond. History of the hope diamond smithsonian institution. Mclean would often attach other diamonds including the mclean diamond and the star of the east.
The diamond s blue coloration is attributed to trace amounts of boron in the stone. Then the mystery of the deep blue color and red phosphorescence is partially explained. Nicely paced, with just the right number of red herrings to keep readers thinking. Nov 05, 2015 the hope diamond was weighed by the gemological institute of americas gem trade lab in 1988. Nov 16, 2017 an 1839 catalogue of his gem collection mentions a large blue diamond weighing 45. Mar 11, 2015 they have restored and released the hope diamond mystery on dvd. The cursed diamond hope diamond unexplained mysteries.