Hope Diamond

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The Hope Diamond, also called the French Blue (Le bleu de France), is a Piece of Eden in the form of a diamond. With unknown powers and abilities, the diamond is said to carry a curse that leads its wearers to an early, violent death. First recorded owner of the gem was jeweler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, who sold it to King Louis XIV of France in 1668.

History

In 1792, during the French Revolution, the diamond was stolen from the royal treasury, alongside other French Crown Jewels. In the days following the theft, the diamond was included in an auction organized by Jean le Chien at La Limace Noir, where it attracked the attention of both Assassins and Templars. At the auction, the Assassin group led by Arno Dorian managed to steal the jewel and keep it out of the hands of the Templars led by Justine Delarue.

Owners

• Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
• Louis XIV of France
• Louis XVI of France
• Marie Antoinette
• Jean le Chien

Behind the scenes

The Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game presents the Hope Diamond (anachronistically named as such rather than as the French Blue) as a Piece of Eden with similar qualities to the Koh-i-Noor. In the campaign the jewel is recovered by the Assassins; historically however after the original theft the diamond disappears from the records until reappearing in London about two decades later having been recut. Since then the diamond changed hands more than ten times with a few of the owners meeting with misfortune after coming into their possession before being donated to the Smithsonian Museum which conversely has since prospered.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Unity (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game