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- BAUNAT Antwerp
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The famous story of the Hope Diamond
Blue diamonds are extremely rare, but you might have already heard of the most famous blue diamond of them all: The Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is a beautiful gemstone of 45.52 carats classed as Type IIb. This carat weight makes it the largest blue diamond ever found. The higher the carat weight, the more special and expensive the diamond becomes. Its size has also given scientists a new understanding of how diamonds are formed. The colour is described as fancy dark greyish-blue. The GIA examined the stone in 1996 and graded it a fancy deep greyish blue.
We are delighted to share the whole story with you, including the unique history that goes with the Hope Diamond.
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The Hope Diamond is classified as a Type IIb diamond. Barely 0.1% of all diamonds belong to this type
The origin of the Hope Diamond
Le Bleu de France was set into a chain which Louis XIV wore on state occasions
In 1988 it was confirmed that the Hope Diamond and Le Bleu de France are one and the same
The mystery of the cursed Hope Diamond
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Inspiration for the Titanic’s ‘Heart of the Ocean’ jewel
How much is the Hope Diamond worth today?
What’s the Hope Diamond’s current location?
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Frequently asked Questions
What is a sapphire?
A sapphire is a precious gemstone and a variety of the mineral corundum. They are commonly known for their striking blue colour, though other colour variations exist as well. A sapphire is the birthstone for the month September.
How expensive is a sapphire?
All through human history,sapphires were always especially sought after because of their unique beauty. The stones decorated the robes of nobles and the crowns of kings. Sapphires are not only divinely beautiful but also quite rare. They are often used as an alternative to ultra-expensive blue diamonds, although they are also valuable themselves. The colour and size ultimately determine what is paid for a specific sapphire.
What kinds of sapphire are there?
The most beautiful sapphires of the highest quality have a superb sky-blue colour. The blue sapphire is particularly popular with the aristocracy and royalty (see the British crown jewels!), and is often gladly set in wedding jewels as an accent colour. Hence, Kate Middelton received sapphire earrings as a wedding gift from the King of Saudi Arabia. The world's most valuable sapphire is the Blue Belle of Asia with a selling price of 17 million dollars!
Stephanie Hesters
- BAUNAT Antwerp
As the Head of Diamond Buying at BAUNAT, Stephanie has an extensive knowledge of the diamond and the evolution of diamond prices. Thanks to her broad product knowledge gained throughout her years at BAUNAT and the Diamond Foundation Course by De Beers, Stephanie advises our customers interested in the investment side of diamonds to optimize every investment. To support her skills she has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management together with her master’s in Communication.
As the Head of Diamond Buying at BAUNAT, Stephanie has an extensive knowledge of the diamond and the evolution of diamond prices. Thanks to her broad product knowledge gained throughout her years at BAUNAT and the Diamond Foundation Course by De Beers, Stephanie advises our customers interested in the investment side of diamonds to optimize every investment. To support her skills she has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management together with her master’s in Communication.