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On this day in 1958, the Hope Diamond was officially added to the collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. The famous gemstone was sent from New York City by jeweler Harry Winston, who used registered mail to ensure its safe delivery. Winston paid a total of $145.29 to mail the diamond, which included $2.44 for postage and the rest for a $1 million insurance policy. The packaging used for the shipment is now part of the collection at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

The Hope Diamond is a key piece in the National Gem & Mineral Collection, which houses approximately 385,000 mineral specimens and 10,000 gems. This collection supports scientific research, educational programs, and public exhibitions. Each year, various specimens are loaned to scientists around the world for research in fields such as geology, materials science, health, chemistry, and physics.

Source: Smithsonian- Natural History

Source Type: Community

Source Location: Washington

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