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.

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Richard krementzgemstones 1866-2013


A name synonymous with quality, Richard Krementz Jr., epitomized a visionary, old world craftsman

He encouraged the award winning designers who worked his gems into their designs to "go for it"

not thinking about whether the piece could be made in reality. Each piece of Krementz jewelry is a miniature sculpture.  It is beautiful from every angle. An absolute harmony among the design, gem diamonds and craftsmanship.  As Richard said, "It all starts with a beautiful gem".

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