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It was donated by Henry Winston and sent to the museum by uninsured US Postal service for around $150.00 postage... Crazy...

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Q: How did the smithsonians acquare the hope diamond?
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19 museums and 9 research centers.


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The Hope Diamond is basically a blue diamond.


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The room the hope diamond is in is the room that has a sign that labeled "Hope Diamond".


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You can see the Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.


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What planet did the hope diamond come from?

From all accounts, the Hope Diamond was found on planet Earth.


Where is the famous hope diamond housed?

You can find the Hope diamond at the Smithsonian. Read more, below.