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If you have one for sale, it is worth whatever someone will pay you for it.
According to Jeffrey E. Post, mineralogist, National Museum of Natural History -- current owner of the Hope Diamond, in his blog, he indicates that the Hope Diamond is priceless.
In April 2013, "A stunning blue diamond (5.3 carats) broke a world record today, fetching a price of 6.2 million British pounds (about $9.6 million), or about $1.8 million per carat, according to auctioneer Bonhams."
This means that if ever available, a blue diamond the size of the Hope -- not the colour, but the ice-blue colour as above -- weighing in at 45.52 carats. could be purchased at auction, possibly, for at least £81.936 or more depending on the colour and clarity of the large blue diamond.
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A name of a blue diamond?
The Hope Diamond is a famous blue diamond known for its deep blue color and storied history, including tales of curses and intrigue.
What colours are in the Hope Diamond?
The Hope Diamond is deep blue in color, with a hint of gray. Its unique color comes from trace amounts of boron within the diamond crystal lattice.
What color are the carats in the hope diamond?
All the carats in the Hope Diamond are classified as blue-gray.
What colour is the Hope Diamond?
The Hope Diamond is a deep blue color due to traces of boron within the diamond's carbon structure. These boron impurities absorb red, yellow, and green light, resulting in the blue color that the diamond is famous for.
What is the 45.5 carat blue diamond called?
There is a famous diamond of about this weight called the Hope Diamond.
Why is the hope diamond blue in color?
The Hope Diamond gets its blue color from trace amounts of boron in its crystal structure. This impurity absorbs certain wavelengths of light, giving the diamond its distinct blue hue.
Was the hope diamond real?
Yes, the Hope Diamond is a real gemstone. It is a rare blue diamond that weighs about 45.52 carats and is famous for its unique deep blue color and long history.
How old is the hope diomond?
You may read this for history of Blue Hope diamond: http://www.diamond-jewelry-pedia.com/blue-hope.html
What type of rock is a hope diamond?
The Hope Diamond is a type of blue diamond, which is a variation of the mineral diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the Earth's mantle under high pressure and temperature conditions.
What makes the Hope Diamond blue?
The Hope Diamond's blue color comes from the presence of trace amounts of boron within its crystal structure. These boron impurities absorb red light, giving the diamond its distinctive blue hue.
What is the carat weight of the Hope Diamond?
The Hope Diamond weighs approximately 45.52 carats. It is a famous blue diamond known for its size and brilliance.
What French Blue treasure is at the Smithsonian Institution?
French Blue is a nickname for the Hope Diamond, which is currently at the Smithsonian.
