Philip Marsden

The Hope Diamond brought nothing but despair

Hettie Judah describes how its various owners were plagued by bankruptcy, divorce, suicide, madness – and savaging by wild dogs

The Hope Diamond. [Alamy] 
issue 14 January 2023

  • Lapidarium: The Secret Lives of Stones

    Hettie Judah

    John Murray, pp. 336, £20

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