MEMBERS: The History of the Hope Diamond From Tavernier to Hope

Discover the history of the Hope diamond, from the mining of the Tavernier Blue diamond, its metamorphosis into the French blue, and creation of the Hope diamond.

This presentation summaries the research performed for the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channel programs about the Hope.

Scott Sucher is recognized around the world as an expert on historic diamonds, and for his expertise in gem cutting. Scott has been stonecutting for more than 40 years, creating historic diamond replicas that are on display in museums around the world like the original stand for the Koh-l-Noor diamond (before re-cutting) at Queen Victoria’s Great Exhibition of 1851.

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COST: FREE (GAA member only event)

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