[DOC] [TLE] Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Hope Diamond [PAR] Its color was described by Tavernier as a "beautiful violet." Tavernier sold the diamond to King Louis XIV of France in 1668 with 14 other large diamonds and several smaller ones. In 1673 the stone was recut by Sieur Pitau, the court jeweler, resulting in a 67 1/8-carat stone. [DOC] [TLE] Hope Diamond - Wikipedia [PAR] The jewel is believed to have originated in India, and is known to have been cut from the French Blue (Le bleu de France), presented to King Louis XIV. It acquired its name when it appeared in the catalogue of a gem collection owned by a London banking family called Hope in 1839. [DOC] [TLE] The Quick 10: 10 Victims of the Hope Diamond Curse | Mental Floss [PAR] Sep 11, 2008 ... It was then known as "The Blue Diamond of the Crown" or the "French Blue" . ... 
Nicholas Fouquet, who worked for King Louis XIV, is said to have worn ... Greek 
merchant Simon Maoncharides owned the diamond. ... James Todd, the mailman 
who delivered the diamond to the Smithsonian, apparently had... [DOC] [TLE] Is the Hope Diamond Cursed? - 20th Century History - About.com [PAR] Add to this a varied history which includes being owned by King Louis XIV, stolen 
... Why was such a valuable gem donated to the Smithsonian? ... Louis XIV 
officially named it the "Blue Diamond of the Crown" and would often wear the 
diamond on a long ribbon around his neck. ... Why Is It Called the "Hope 
Diamond"? [DOC] [TLE] Legend Behind the Hope Diamond - Crystal Cure [PAR] The Hope Diamond is on permanent display in the Smithsonian Institution. ... It is 
unclear who had initially owned the gemstone, whether it had been ... In 1678, 
Louis XIV commissioned the court jeweller, Sieur Pitau, to recut the ... listed as 
the Blue Diamond of the Crown of France, later more simply called the French 
Blue. [DOC] [TLE] France claims Hope Diamond is King Louis XIV's long lost gem ... [PAR] Nov 18, 2008 ... France claims Hope Diamond is King Louis XIV's long lost gem ... a star exhibit in 
Washington's Smithsonian Institution, using new research to ... gem once owned 
by King Louis XIV that was looted in the French Revolution. ... was now "99 
percent sure" that the Hope and the mythical Blue Diamond of the... [DOC] [TLE] Hope Diamond Timeline - PBS [PAR] Tavernier sells the diamond to King Louis XIV of France. ... Sieur Pitau, the King's 
jeweler and becomes known as the "Blue Diamond of the Crown" or the "French 
Blue." ... A large blue diamond, now called the "Hope Diamond," appears in the 
gem ... Harry Winston donates the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution. [DOC] [TLE] Secrets to the Hope Diamond Curse | Exploring Lifes Mysteries [PAR] Nov 5, 2015 ... ... but just how much truth is there behind the so called curse? ... The cut of the 
Hope diamond is described by the Smithsonian as: ... After obtaining the Hope 
diamond, King Louis XIV had the court ... After being cut the stone became known 
as the Blue Diamond of the Crown of France or the French Blue. [DOC] [TLE] Love Story Diamonds: Famous Diamonds [PAR] It was acquired by Harry Winston, who presented it to the Smithsonian ... Bought 
by Tiffany & Co. for $8,500 the rough is now valued at over $110,000 and is on 
display in their Fifth Avenue store, New York City. ... The Hope was once owned 
by Louis XIV and was officially designated the 'blue diamond of the crown.' Stolen
... [DOC] [TLE] 12 of the World's Most Famous Diamonds - Diamond Trade [PAR] The largest stone cut from the Cullinan and now among the British Crown Jewels. 
... of Orleans, Regent of France when Louis XV was a boy in 1717, was called 
The Pitt. ... was once owned by Louis XIV and was officially designated the blue 
diamond of the crown. ... It is now in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. [DOC] [TLE] Stories That Shocked The

Question: Now at the Smithsonian, it was called the "Blue Diamond of the Crown" when owned by Louis XIV
Answer: the Hope Diamond