Halloween is here and we couldn’t resist an opportunity to talk about cursed gemstones and jewelry.  We go as far back to the legendary Hope Diamond, The Curse of the Delhi Purple Sapphire, The Black Orlov and yes, even a cursed opal.  























The most famous cursed gemstone – The Hope Diamond

Louise the 15th = Order of the Golden Fleece

1812 – Sold to King George the IV and it’s transition to the Hope Family

The curse of the Delhi Purple Sapphire (aka Amethyst)

A letter from Heron Allen to the future processor of the Amethyst

From Cab To Brilliant

Hosts Brecken and Jonathan are co-owners of Parle, a multi-generational,
family-run jewelry brand that specializes in sourcing colored gemstones of
extraordinary beauty, rarity, and value. Parle means "to speak", and they believe in
the powerful stories behind jewels. Through inspiring interviews and fun
conversations, they educate listeners about gems as well as the hottest topics and trends in the jewelry industry.