The Hope Diamond is stolen along with other French crown jewels when six men break into the house where they are stored.

Hope Diamond

Historic 45.52-carat diamond of deep-blue color

The Hope Diamond is a 45.52-carat blue-violet diamond that has been famed for its great size since the 17th century. It was extracted in the 17th century from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, India. The Hope Diamond is a blue diamond. Its exceptional size has revealed new information…