It's a 45-carat magnet of misfortune. For a century, the Hope Diamond has been blamed for the tragedies befalling its many owners, from Marie Antoinette to American socialites. Kojo explores the convergence of class and culture in the fantastical tales of the famous blue diamond.
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The Hope Diamond
Listen Tuesday, May. 30, 2006 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Society
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Guests
Richard Kurin
Director, The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage; and author of "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem" (Collins/Smithsonian)
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