Mystery of the Hope Diamond

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  Mystery of the Hope Diamond: Sneak Peek - Duration: 86 seconds.

  by Smithsonian Channel

  • 4 years ago
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  Witness the brilliant history, science and secrets of the Hope Diamond. Relive Hope's epic journey, spanning eons, crossing three continents, and passing from kings to thieves to millionaires and i...
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  Mystery of the Hope Diamond: Behind the Scenes - Duration: 96 seconds.

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  • 1 year ago
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  Our film crew recreates the glamorous life of socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean. The one-time owner of the hope Diamond was rumored to occasionally display the Hope Diamond on the neck of her Great Dan...
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  The Hope Diamond's New Setting Revealed - Duration: 66 seconds.

  by Smithsonian Channel

  • 1 year ago
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  For a limited time, the Hope Diamond will be on display in a temporary new setting designed by Harry Winston. See the dazzling new setting revealed inside the halls of Smithsonian's National Museum...
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  The Science of Stones - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

  by Smithsonian Channel

  • 1 year ago
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  Smithsonian scientists use cutting-edge technology to extract atoms from the surface of the Hope Diamond in hopes of unraveling its unique DNA.
  
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  Hope in a Minute - Duration: 81 seconds.

  by Smithsonian Channel

  • 4 years ago
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  An animated look at the history of the Hope Diamond.
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  A Temporary Setting for a Timeless Gem - Duration: 2 minutes, 1 second.

  by Smithsonian Channel

  • 1 year ago
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  Find out what happens when America votes for a new temporary setting for the Hope Diamond.