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History and Mystery: The Infamous Hope Diamond
Though claims of its infamous curse are fictitious, the Hope (or "Tavernier") Diamond nonetheless has a history filled with intrigue and mystery.
hope diamond • tavernier blue • french blue • french crown jewels • famous gems
Though claims of its infamous curse are fictitious, the Hope (or "Tavernier") Diamond nonetheless has a history filled with intrigue and mystery.
hope diamond • tavernier blue • french blue • french crown jewels • famous gems
Sparkling Tales, Deadly Gems (Part I)
The Hope Diamond certainly has its place as one of history's most beautiful but cursed gems. Walk the diamond's three century trail - witness the tragedies that gave it its reputation - and see the truth behind the myths.
hope diamond • diamond • jean baptiste tavernier • tavernier • evalyn walsh mclean
The Hope Diamond certainly has its place as one of history's most beautiful but cursed gems. Walk the diamond's three century trail - witness the tragedies that gave it its reputation - and see the truth behind the myths.
hope diamond • diamond • jean baptiste tavernier • tavernier • evalyn walsh mclean
Curse of the Hope Diamond
It's the most popular attraction at the Smithsonian Institute. Skeptics tried to debunk its reputation of causing misfortune. Documentation to the contrary exists.
curse hope diamond • hope diamond curse • diamond curse death and tragedy • skeptics debunk hope diamond curse • smithsonian institute
It's the most popular attraction at the Smithsonian Institute. Skeptics tried to debunk its reputation of causing misfortune. Documentation to the contrary exists.
curse hope diamond • hope diamond curse • diamond curse death and tragedy • skeptics debunk hope diamond curse • smithsonian institute
History and Legend Surrounding Famous Diamonds
Whether fact or fiction, the stories about The Spoonmaker, The Dresden Green and The Hope make fascinating reading.
legends of famous diamonds • story of the spoonmaker diamond • topcapi teasury • story of hope diamond • story of dresden green diamond
Whether fact or fiction, the stories about The Spoonmaker, The Dresden Green and The Hope make fascinating reading.
legends of famous diamonds • story of the spoonmaker diamond • topcapi teasury • story of hope diamond • story of dresden green diamond
The World's Largest Blue Diamonds
The histories and properties of some of the world's famous blue diamonds make these precious gemstones extremely valuable and fascinating to experts and collectors.
world’s largest blue diamond • rare blue diamond • famous precious gemstone • cullinan mine south africa • blue diamonds glow under ultraviolet light
The histories and properties of some of the world's famous blue diamonds make these precious gemstones extremely valuable and fascinating to experts and collectors.
world’s largest blue diamond • rare blue diamond • famous precious gemstone • cullinan mine south africa • blue diamonds glow under ultraviolet light
Planning a Trip to Washington D.C.
A short get-away to Washington D.C. doesn't have to be a tease. With a little planning and creative foresight it can be a unforgettable vacation experience.
washington dc • nations capital • vacation • trip • educational
A short get-away to Washington D.C. doesn't have to be a tease. With a little planning and creative foresight it can be a unforgettable vacation experience.
washington dc • nations capital • vacation • trip • educational
Mammals Come To Life in New Museum Hall
Washington, D.C. is home to the most-visted natural history museum in the world, and now the museum boasts a brand new mammal hall, which opened November 15. The hall restores the Beaux Arts look of this section of the museum and brings it back to its original architectural intent.
natural history museum • mammals • washington d.c.
Washington, D.C. is home to the most-visted natural history museum in the world, and now the museum boasts a brand new mammal hall, which opened November 15. The hall restores the Beaux Arts look of this section of the museum and brings it back to its original architectural intent.
natural history museum • mammals • washington d.c.
Washington D.C. Trip Tips
There are plenty of things to see and do in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling with kids and you're on a budget, you can still have a great time.
washington • d.c. • smithsonian • smithsonian museums • national air and space museum
There are plenty of things to see and do in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling with kids and you're on a budget, you can still have a great time.
washington • d.c. • smithsonian • smithsonian museums • national air and space museum
BRILLIANT ICE
Brilliant Ice describes diamonds, currently the most popular of all gemstones.
diamond • faceting • color • colour • clarity
Brilliant Ice describes diamonds, currently the most popular of all gemstones.
diamond • faceting • color • colour • clarity
Fun Government Websites for Kids
Fun United States government sites for kids.
fun • kids • government • us mint • census
Fun United States government sites for kids.
fun • kids • government • us mint • census
Global Luxury Diamond Sales Leader
Well-known for jewellery at the Oscars, the world's largest publicly traded diamond company sparkles in both precious gemstone mining & international retail stores.
global luxury diamond sales leader • harry winston diamond corporation • markets rare jewellery • chairman robert gannicott • diavik mine canada’s northwest territories
Well-known for jewellery at the Oscars, the world's largest publicly traded diamond company sparkles in both precious gemstone mining & international retail stores.
global luxury diamond sales leader • harry winston diamond corporation • markets rare jewellery • chairman robert gannicott • diavik mine canada’s northwest territories
My Favorite Museums I
Some of my favourite Natural History Museums
museum • museums • natural history museum • natural history museums
Some of my favourite Natural History Museums
museum • museums • natural history museum • natural history museums
She Said, "Yes!"
Saying yes to a marriage proposal is not the bottom line. Once you've said yes, it is time to begin considering what life changes will occur in your life before planning your big day.
proposals • propose • yes • marriage • engagement
Saying yes to a marriage proposal is not the bottom line. Once you've said yes, it is time to begin considering what life changes will occur in your life before planning your big day.
proposals • propose • yes • marriage • engagement
Museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.
museums on the mall • museums in washington dc • smithsonian museums in dc • national mall • air and space museum
Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.
museums on the mall • museums in washington dc • smithsonian museums in dc • national mall • air and space museum
Sparkling Tales, Deadly Gems (Part II)
Both prized and feared throughout the ages, the magnificent opal has as many myths surrounding its "power" as it does firey colors. Get the inside scoop on the good, the bad, and the sometimes outrageous beliefs about opals.
opal • bad luck • omen • october • birthstone
Both prized and feared throughout the ages, the magnificent opal has as many myths surrounding its "power" as it does firey colors. Get the inside scoop on the good, the bad, and the sometimes outrageous beliefs about opals.
opal • bad luck • omen • october • birthstone
The Groom's Eye View on Engagement Rings
Once you decide you're going to propose, the next step is choosing an engagement ring. How do you do that and do it well?
grooms eye view • engagement rings • ring engagement • four c's diamonds • picking an engagement ring
Once you decide you're going to propose, the next step is choosing an engagement ring. How do you do that and do it well?
grooms eye view • engagement rings • ring engagement • four c's diamonds • picking an engagement ring
National Museum of Natural History
Overview of the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of Natural History located in Washington, DC.
geology • geophysics • earth • earth science • science
Overview of the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of Natural History located in Washington, DC.
geology • geophysics • earth • earth science • science
What was the Curse of Maman-ti, Owl Prophet?
This medicine man was the force behind great War Chiefs including Lone Wolf and Satanta. His primary rival for tribal leadership and foe was Kicking Bird.
maman-ti’s curse • owl prophet’s curse • maman-ti’s death curse • owl prophet’s death curse • maman-ti
This medicine man was the force behind great War Chiefs including Lone Wolf and Satanta. His primary rival for tribal leadership and foe was Kicking Bird.
maman-ti’s curse • owl prophet’s curse • maman-ti’s death curse • owl prophet’s death curse • maman-ti
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