Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Hope Diamond


When exposed to short wave ultra-violet light, this steel blue diamond phosphoresces a red color. It’s also said to be cursed after its history with previous owner Evalyn Walsh McLean. Not only did Evalyn’s first born son die in an automobile accident, but her husband Ned took off with another woman and aimlessly spent their fortune. Although she herself blamed fate, everyone else blamed her misfortune on the stone.

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