1: A cursed gem - history of the hope diamond

Legend has it, whoever wears the Hope Diamond will die a sudden, grisly death, lose all of their money, or fall victim to a random series of unfortunate events. Is this the truth? Or is it all just an elaborate lie invented by a salesman to sell a pricy, massive and precious blue stone? You decide.Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/foundobjectspodcastFollow Katy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katybellotte/Contact us: [email protected] sources:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Therese-Louise-de-Savoie-Carignan-princesse-de-Lamballewww.mentalfloss.com/article/19579/quick-10-10-victims-hope-diamond-cursewww.discoverwalks.com/blog/paris-biggest-mystery-the-man-with-the-iron-mask/naturalhistory.si.edu/explore/collections/hope-diamond-historyKurin, Richard. Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem. Harper Collins, 2006.postalmuseum.si.edu/delivering-the-hope-diamondPost, Jeffrey E., and François Farges. “The Hope Diamond: Rare Gem, Historic Jewel.” Rocks & Minerals, vol. 89, no. 1, 2014, pp. 16–26, doi:10.1080/00357529.2014.842831.www.thoughtco.com/the-curse-of-the-hope-diamond-1779329www.truecrimeedition.com/post/man-in-the-iron-maskAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy