- Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:51 pm#8842
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A cursed King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
During the reign of her husband, Marie Antoinette wore many of the French Crown Jewels for personal use and had the gems placed in new settings and combinations.
In January 1793, King Louis XVI was guillotined, followed by Marie in October. Some said their beheadings were a direct result of the diamond’s “curse”.
During the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, most of the Crown jewels were stolen. The French Blue mysteriously vanished.
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Caroline Of Brunswick Became a Smuggler of Hope
On September 11, 1792, during the early stages of the French Revolution, Louis XVI and his family were held captive in the Palais des Tuileries near the Place de la Concorde.
Thieves broke into the Royal Storehouse and over five days of looting most of the Crown Jewels were stolen.
The French Blue was cut into the Hope Diamond in an attempt to prevent its proper identification.
Caroline Of Brunswick—the wife of King George IV of the United Kingdom—is rumored to have played a part in smuggling the Hope Diamond into England
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The Hope Diamond was Sold to Pay George IV’s Debts
In 1812, a deep blue diamond described by John Francillion as weighing 177 grains (4 grains = 1 carat) was documented as being in the possession of London diamond merchant, Daniel Eliason.
Strong evidence indicates that the stone was the recut French Blue—the same stone known today as the Hope Diamond.
Several references suggest that it was acquired by King George IV of the United Kingdom.
At his death, in 1830, the king’s debts were so great that the blue diamond was privately sold to pay them.
A cursed King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
During the reign of her husband, Marie Antoinette wore many of the French Crown Jewels for personal use and had the gems placed in new settings and combinations.
In January 1793, King Louis XVI was guillotined, followed by Marie in October. Some said their beheadings were a direct result of the diamond’s “curse”.
During the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, most of the Crown jewels were stolen. The French Blue mysteriously vanished.
5
Caroline Of Brunswick Became a Smuggler of Hope
On September 11, 1792, during the early stages of the French Revolution, Louis XVI and his family were held captive in the Palais des Tuileries near the Place de la Concorde.
Thieves broke into the Royal Storehouse and over five days of looting most of the Crown Jewels were stolen.
The French Blue was cut into the Hope Diamond in an attempt to prevent its proper identification.
Caroline Of Brunswick—the wife of King George IV of the United Kingdom—is rumored to have played a part in smuggling the Hope Diamond into England
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The Hope Diamond was Sold to Pay George IV’s Debts
In 1812, a deep blue diamond described by John Francillion as weighing 177 grains (4 grains = 1 carat) was documented as being in the possession of London diamond merchant, Daniel Eliason.
Strong evidence indicates that the stone was the recut French Blue—the same stone known today as the Hope Diamond.
Several references suggest that it was acquired by King George IV of the United Kingdom.
At his death, in 1830, the king’s debts were so great that the blue diamond was privately sold to pay them.
- By mousumi