The Curse is On You

The Black Orlov diamond is often considered cursed due to its dark history. The stone is so unique because it weighs 189.60 carats. This diamond, also known as the "Black Orlov," is linked to numerous tales of misfortune and tragedy, particularly after it was reportedly stolen from a Hindu temple. According to legend, the theft led to a curse placed by Lord Brahma, which is said to bring death and despair to its owners.

The Dresden Green diamond is often associated with a curse due to its tumultuous history. This legendary diamond, weighing 41 carats, has been linked to various misfortunes and tragedies experienced by its owners over the centuries. Some believe that the diamond's vibrant green color, which is stable and unique, contributes to its mysterious aura and the notion of a curse surrounding it. Today the diamond is on display at the Albertinium Museum in Dresden.

The Hope diamond, a 45.52-carat blue diamond, has changed hands numerous times, with many of its owners experiencing tragedy or ill fate. For instance, Wilhelm Fals, the jeweler who cut the diamond, faced dire consequences when his son allegedly murdered him over the gem.  Despite the tales of misfortune, the diamond remains a celebrated artifact in the Smithsonian's collection, captivating visitors with its beauty and storied past.

Weighing 20 carats, the Hortensia diamond has a pale coral shade. It is part of the history of France and was named after Napoleon’s stepchild, Hortense Eugénie Cécile de Beauharnais, the daughter of Empress Josephine and her first husband. The gem had strange incidents following it, like being part of the 1792 French Royal Jewelry heist, and later, after being discovered, it was once more stolen in 1830. Today it is located at the Louvre.

The Moon of Baroda diamond is associated with a curse. This legendary 24.04-carat yellow diamond, originally owned by the Gaekwad family of Baroda, carries a superstition that claims it brings bad luck if it crosses a sea or ocean. This belief has persisted through its history, which includes ownership by various royal figures and even Marilyn Monroe, who reportedly fell victim to its curse after wearing it in a movie. While many view the curse as mere folklore, it adds to the diamond's mystique and allure.

Discovered in a mine in India, the Regent diamond was found by a servant who secretly kept it in an open wound in his leg. The gem weighs 140.64 carats with a slight blue cast and belonged to French royalty. Then all the royal jewels of France were stolen in 1792. Somewhere along the way, the Regent diamond fell into the hands of Napoleon, who chose to have the diamond as a design on his sword. The diamond carried a curse that brought bad luck and eventually led to the death of Napoleon. Today it is safely tucked away at the Louvre.

Favored by royalty in European countries, the Sancy diamond, weighing 55.23 carats, found its way into the hands of Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy. After he died, there were a series of unfortunate incidents that followed the diamond and its owner. In Portugal a jewel thief stole it and sold it to a court member called Sancy. King Henry III adored the beauty of the diamond, and King Henry IV used it as collateral to his army. Later the gem was discovered in the stomach of a messenger killed when he tried to deliver it. The Sancy diamond was named to come with a curse that inflicted bad luck on anyone holding it. Today it is safely on display at the Louvre in Paris, France, in the Apollo Gallery.

The names Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were well-known, and Liz and Dick lived the glamorous life in Hollywood. They met once upon a time on the set of the film "Cleopatra." Unfortunately, their lives became troubled due to what is known as the Taylor-Burton diamond, a 69-carat stone that Richard gave his lady love as a gift. Never without her diamond ring, this famous couple wound up marrying twice and divorcing twice. Presently, the diamond is with a private collector.