The "Hope Diamond Curse" was mostly a marketing tool, the rest an urban legend, though the last private owner did have some bad things happen in her (long) life. (Then again, don't we all?)

mhami, I'm so glad you posted this thread!! I really have been wondering what to do with that piece of jewelry I will never wear again, and my heart is lighter now, knowing that I can get at least something I value out of it!!