I went to the National History Museum earlier today to get a gander at the Hope Diamond that's on display for a limited time. I thought the museum would have little foot traffic with the Cherry Blossom Parade being held today. I did get caught in the wave of the crowd at the parade, though. Luckily, I drifted right to the steps of the museum. I had a purpose for going there that went beyond oogling the Hope Diamond. Ever since Elizabeth Taylor died, I can't seem to get my mind off of her bounty of gems, and this got me wanting to look at sparkly things. This is my favorite picture of her using her jewelery as a prop. Oh, how that face could launch a thousand more ships than Helen of Troy?!
The Hope Diamond is encase in a glass box that rotates making it very easy to see as well as get close. It is a blue diamond that is around 42 carats. It is set in diamond baguettes. Dare I say the diamond is relatively small. I, like others I assume, was a little disappointed in the size thinking it would be the size of my head. But it's absolutely pure beauty. With that said, see the beauty for yourself.
The Hope Diamond has several varieties of settings, but it's always a necklace. The necklace just takes different shape and structure at Harry Winston's whim I presume. Here are past lives that have been breated into the Hope Diamond.
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