THEHOPE DIAMOND

Mysterious, infamous, magnificent, cursed, exciting,

the most famous diamond ever.  

As legend goes it was plucked from the eye of an idol

in India in the 17th Century by a thief that was later murdered for it.

Held by Tavernier until sold to the King of France, Louis the XV for an enormous amount of gold. Passed to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoniette, we all know that outcome.   To King George IV, who lost it to pay off tremendous debt.  To Henry Phillip Hope, it's namesake

who had no heirs.  Passed to his eldest nephew

Henry Thomas Hope who sold it pay off gambling debts.

Then to Evalyn Walsh McClean by way of Cartier who had

now fashioned it into the incredible necklace it is today.

She never took it off and the curse continued, with the death of her eldest son, in a car accident, her daughter committed suicide at 25, and her dear husband declared insane.  Sold in 1949 to Harry Winston, again to pay off debt, it was donated to the Smithsonian Institute where it is now displayed.  I personally photographed it and it appeared as a flash of light, from every angle I shot. I do believe it has magical power.

lorna davison designs

HISTORY OF BLACK STARR & FROST

America's first jeweler

Founded in 1810, America's oldest jewelry store, it's history is as mesmerizing as the dazzling jewelry they have created.

Know as the premier jeweler to famous families, royalty and celebrities, this jewelry store was mentioned by Marilyn Monroe in the song "Diamonds are a girls best friend".

Building on a tradition of absolute quality and unconventional style, Black Starr & Frost served discriminating clients worldwide,

and continues it's prestigious legacy in Newport Beach, California

under the tutelage of Alfredo Molina.  Timeless value BS&F.

With original case in excellent condition.      3250.00

Black starr & frost

18K diamond SWANN BROOCH

BY GEMLOK