The Cursed Jewel: Solving the 300-Year Mystery of Louis XIV’s Diamond | Full Documentary
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No diamond has ever known a more thrilling history. The saga of Louis XIV’s Blue Diamond, marked by passion, betrayal, and a strange curse, spans three centuries and three continents. Stolen during the French Revolution in one of the greatest heists of all time, it disappeared for 20 years before a similar gem the Hope Diamond emerged in London.
Was it the same stone? Thanks to the discovery of a lead cast in the archives of the French Museum of Natural History and cutting-edge 3D technology, Professor François Farges leads a global investigation. From France to the United States, follow the scientific quest to reveal the final truth behind the world's most famous blue gem.
Directed by: Stéphane Bégoin & Thierry Piantanida
Scientific Lead: Prof. François Farges (Museum of Natural History)
Production: GEDEON Programmes, ARTE, National Geographic US
Format: 52 minutes - 2010
Category: Education (History & Science)
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedResearchers have used a rare lead cast and advanced 3D imaging to prove that the famous Hope Diamond is actually a recut version of the \"French Blue,\" a legendary gem stolen from King Louis XIV during the French Revolution. By digitally reconstructing the original stone, experts confirmed it was intentionally altered to hide its royal origins and evade prosecution.