[Myths and legends of gems] E02⏐The Final Mysteries of the Great Blue Diamond

[Myths and legends of gems] E02⏐The Final Mysteries of the Great Blue Diamond

From Voice of Jewels by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

June 4, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 2

About this episode

This episode explores the intriguing history and mysteries surrounding the Hope Diamond.

The Hope Diamond has lived through its own veritable Odyssey. From the time of its first sale in London at the beginning of the 18th century, all the way to its sudden appearance in Washington, hidden in a brown paper envelope with a two dollar postmark … This fabulous blue diamond is now at home under high-security glass in the Smithsonian Institute. And yet, this heavenly-colored gem still oozes with secrets and mysteries that have yet to be brought to light. Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. Unveiling the stories and secrets behind History’s most fascinating jewels. With Lætitia Gilles-Guéry, Gemologist and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Written by Martin Quenehen and Aram Kebabdjian, performed by Edoardo Ballerini and produced by Bababam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Lætitia Gilles-Guéry

Topics covered

  • gems
  • diamonds
  • history
  • mysteries
  • jewelry
  • culture

Keywords

  • Hope Diamond
  • blue diamond
  • Smithsonian
  • jewelry history
  • gemology

Sponsors

Van Cleef & Arpels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts

Books & works: Hope Diamond

Places: Smithsonian Institute

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