The Hope Diamond is not named because it inspires hope. Instead, the famous gemstone was named after a British gem collector. And the diamond itself has a tumultuous history full of death ...

In the pendant surrounding the Hope Diamond are 16 white diamonds, both pear-shapes and cushion cuts. A bail is soldered to the pendant where Mrs. McLean would often attach other diamonds including ...

One of the most famous gems in the world, The Hope Diamond is a 45.52 carat Fancy Deep grayish blue diamond. GIA researchers examined it in 1988. Photo: Chip Clark, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution ...

Learn how boron-doped diamond (BDD) is unlocking new possibilities in the fields of medical sensors and quantum computing.

The classic American tale of a woman who grew up poor, became queen of the stage and even owned the Hope Diamond Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our ...

Diamond, often celebrated for its unmatched hardness and transparency, has emerged as an exceptional material for high-power electronics and next-generation quantum optics. Diamond can be engineered ...

The stunning blue color of the famous Hope Diamond comes from trace amounts of boron in the crystal. Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.

Dilmi said Aleppo Pine, who won on debut on Ballarat Cup Day last December, remained the leading Blue Diamond chance of Godolphin's Victoria-based runners, with the potential for Sydney-based two-year ...

The Hope Diamond is not named because it inspires hope. Instead, the famous gemstone was named after a British gem collector. And the diamond itself has a tumultuous history full of death, tragedy, ...

For the first time ever, the famous Hope diamond was graded by a widely recognized system. Although the 45.52-ct weight was confirmed, the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory graders found the clarity—recently ...