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A one-time treasure of Marie Antionette, the famed Hope Diamond has endured to become one of the most sought-after stones on the planet despite its grim reputation as a bad-luck gem. Why is it that fortune hunters would seek out a gem that could bring them a lifetime of bad luck at best, and a painful, untimely death at worst? In this release, the filmmakers at A&E offer a detailed history of the legendary diamond that glimmers with hypnotic allure.