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The Hope diamond:
The Hope Diamond, a legendary blue gem, was originally purchased by Jean Baptiste Tavernier and later owned by French royalty before being stolen during the Revolution. It changed hands multiple times, eventually landing with Evalyn Walsh McLean and later the Smithsonian in 1958. Though its "curse" was likely a marketing ploy, stories of misfortune followed its owners.
Historical Artifacts That Are Said To Be Cursed
The Hope diamond:
The Hope Diamond, a legendary blue gem, was originally purchased by Jean Baptiste Tavernier and later owned by French royalty before being stolen during the Revolution. It changed hands multiple times, eventually landing with Evalyn Walsh McLean and later the Smithsonian in 1958. Though its "curse" was likely a marketing ploy, stories of misfortune followed its owners.