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The Hope Diamond …Everything Old Is New Again
Posted by cissy | Posted in Diamond Advice, Weird Diamond News | Posted on 11-09-2009
Whether we like it or not, it appears that one of the most historically well known diamonds in world , the beautiful Hope Diamond, will be soon getting a makeover. Famed jeweler, The House of Harry Winston has decided that the diamond, which is now languishing , lonely and bored behind a thick, bullet-proof glass case in the Smithsonian Institute, is long overdue for having a cosmetic overhaul.
The Hope Diamond, is not known for being a party gal; as she has never, in her most recent past, been seen around town being wined and dined by any of the well-to-do Washingtonians. Although the striking deep blue 45.52 carat beauty has been said to be technically owned by The House of Winston; in recognition of the 50th anniversary of its being donated to the Smithsonian Institute, they are kindly requesting that the American public vote on one of three possible new and exciting setting choices.
They are: “Journey of Hope”, “Embracing Hope”, and “Renewed Hope”.
According to the information last made available, we will have until September 7, 2009 to cast our vote. Given the infamous history and nature of this particular diamond, we are not sure who would volunteer to wear it. Just think about it; would you? Up until now, the plan for the dramatic ‘reveal’ has been set for March 2010. However, those who like the setting ‘just the way it is, thank you’ will not have to worry, as this reset is temporary and does have a “Cinderella-like” timestamp on it. At the close of 2010, she will revert back to her original, ho-hum circle of white diamonds setting, and then back to her place behind a Smithsonian plate glass window to continue being “all dressed up and nowhere to go”.
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