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Podcast: Fabulous destinies
Episode: The crown's blue diamond, the most famous of all cursed jewels
Description: In this episode, Fabrice talks about the disappearance of a symbol of the French crown. A cursed gemstone that has marked three centuries of history and has also inspired numerous artists, including James Cameron for his film Titanic. Its name: the Blue Diamond of the Crown. From its theft to the curse that surrounds it, discover its fabulous destiny.A Majestic DiamondThe story of this diamond begins with Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a true adventurer who traveled the world from Europe to Asia, passing through Persia and Constantinople. In 1668, Tavernier returned from his sixth voyage to...