Blue as a twilight sky, heavy as a guilty conscience, and allegedly cursed. I'm talking about the Hope Diamond, folks - 45 carats of mystery, mayhem, and cold, hard cash.

From the mines of India to the neck of Marie Antoinette, from daring heists to untimely deaths, this gem has left a trail of destruction that would make a Hollywood disaster movie blush.

But is it really cursed? Or just a victim of its own hype?

Join me for the next episode on Crime Carat: The Hope Diamond

“Crime Carat: The Harry Winston Paris Heists"

Step into the glittering world of high-stakes jewel theft with Crime Carat's latest episode. We're unlocking the vault on one of the most audacious series of robberies in modern history – the Harry Winston Paris heists.

In 2007 and 2008, the legendary House of Harry Winston fell victim to not one, but two brazen attacks that left the jewelry world stunned. With a haul totaling over $100 million, these heists read like a Hollywood script – complete with cross-dressing thieves, inside jobs, and a mysterious gang known as the "Pink Panthers."

Join us as we piece together the sparkling puzzle of these crimes, exploring:

• The meticulous planning behind the robberies

• The shocking execution that took mere minutes

• The aftermath that sent shockwaves through the luxury goods industry

• The twisting investigation that spanned years and continents

Whether you're a true crime aficionado, a jewelry enthusiast, or just love a good heist story, this episode promises to be a gem you won't want to miss. Tune in and discover why, sometimes, crime does pay – in carats.

They say once bitten twice shy. Well in the case of the Prestigious Jeweler-Or Joailler as our French brethren are sure to tell me how horrible my pronunciation is. It was once bitten Collect the issuance