This historically correct replica[ looks just like the real thing, but everyone knows there is only one Hope Diamond, and none of us will ever see anyone wearing it!
This historically correct replica[ looks just like the real thing, but everyone knows there is only one Hope Diamond, and none of us will ever see anyone wearing it!
The original Hope diamond was initially 112 carats and was ultimately cut down to 45 carats. Originally designed as a headpiece, 1911 purchaser and Washington socialite, Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean had it converted into a pendant.
Posted by DC Gift Shop (guest) on Fri 28 May 2010 01:08:05 PM CDT
Hope Diamond brooch
Did they make it the actual dimensions of the real thing?
Posted by Ryan Thompson (guest) on Fri 06 Jun 2008 09:20:46 PM CDT
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| show fullshow summaryThis historically correct replica[ looks just like the real thing, but everyone knows there is only one Hope Diamond, and none of us will ever see anyone wearing it!
This historically correct replica[ looks just like the real thing, but everyone knows there is only one Hope Diamond, and none of us will ever see anyone wearing it!
The original Hope diamond was initially 112 carats and was ultimately cut down to 45 carats. Originally designed as a headpiece, 1911 purchaser and Washington socialite, Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean had it converted into a pendant.
Posted by DC Gift Shop (guest) on Fri 28 May 2010 01:08:05 PM CDT
Hope Diamond brooch
Did they make it the actual dimensions of the real thing?
Posted by Ryan Thompson (guest) on Fri 06 Jun 2008 09:20:46 PM CDT