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The Hope Diamond

Fancy Blue Cushion Diamond 45.52ct — Deep-blue diamond recut from the royal French Blue once worn by a king of France

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The originalDeep-blue diamond recut from the royal French Blue once worn by a king of FranceImage: Wikimedia Commons · see source (verify per-file) · see the original →

The Hope Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Cushion Diamond of approximately 45.52 carats. Deep-blue diamond recut from the royal French Blue once worn by a king of France (1668).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with The Hope Diamond?
The Hope Diamond is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Cushion Diamond of approximately 45.52 carats. Deep-blue diamond recut from the royal French Blue once worn by a king of France.
What cut and colour is The Hope Diamond's diamond?
It is a Cushion cut, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1668. Origin / association: France.
Can I acquire a diamond like The Hope Diamond's?
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StoneDiamond
ShapeCushion
Carat (approx.)45.52 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era1668
RegionFrance

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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Stone

Diamond

Shape

Cushion

Color

Fancy Blue

Region

🇫🇷France

Era

Antiquity & Royal Courts (pre-1700)
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