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G.L. Bycz
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| Author G.L. Bycz is the founder and developer of Fine Jewelry Designs, an online jewelry store specialized in unique, certified emerald and diamond rings. For pictures and more information about the Hope Diamond, please go to http://www.finejewelrydesigns.com |
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2 free articles by G.L. Bycz in 1 category:Arts
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Gemstones are one of this world's great miracles. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Although I love them all, emeralds, especially, are very dear to me.
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According to the legend the hope was placed in front of a Buddha statue when it was stolen by a warrior, Tavernier, and a curse that foretold bad luck and death befell on the stone ever since. For this transgression, the legend says, Tavernier was torn apart by wild dogs on a trip to Russia just after he had sold the diamond. This was the first horrible death attributed to the curse. But many others would follow…
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