Hope Diamond

Space History in DC -- Better the Second Time

Zoe P. Strassfield | Posted 09.28.2011

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Zoe P. Strassfield

Between the 11 hours on my first weekend, various visits after work, and coming after-hours to see the Glenn lecture, the National Air and Space Museum now felt like familiar territory.

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Hope Diamond Inspires QVC Jewelry Line

Posted 05.25.2011

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By BRETT ZONGKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Smithsonian Institution said Thursday that it has licensed its renowned gem and jewelry co...

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39-Carat Diamond Expected To Fetch Up To $5 Million

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — A 39-carat pear-shaped diamond called the Evening Star is going on the auction block in New York City. Its pre-sale estimate is betw...

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NAKED: Hope Diamond Displayed For First Time Without Setting

AP | RANDOLPH E. SCHMID | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — For the first time, the famed and feared Hope Diamond is on display au naturel. The doors were locked....

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Happy Anniversary, Hope Diamond!

Stephanie Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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Stephanie Green

The Hope Diamond, that elusive deep blue jewel with an even deeper fabled history, is celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Smithsonian... the diamo...

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South Park Obama Victory Episode Aired Wednesday Night (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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It didn't take long for the notoriously-fast-working folks at South Park to lampoon President-Elect Obama. Last night's episode featured the presiden...

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Lesotho Mine Yields One of World's Largest Diamonds (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Reuters | Posted 05.25.2011

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Miners in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho have found one of the world's largest diamonds, a near-flawless white gem weighing nearly 500 carats...

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