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Tourists are seen through the protective security glass enclosure inside the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 30 June 2003 in Washington, DC that houses the 45.52 carat blue Hope Diamond (foreground). Record crowds have visited a Smithsonian exhibit "The Splendor of Diamonds" that will be on display until 15 September 2003 that includes the Hope Diamond as well seven other rare diamonds. AFP PHOTO/Paul J. RICHARDS (Photo credit should read PAUL J.RICHARDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Tourists are seen through the protective security glass enclosure inside the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 30 June 2003 in Washington, DC that houses the 45.52 carat blue Hope Diamond (foreground). Record crowds have visited a Smithsonian exhibit "The Splendor of Diamonds" that will be on display until 15 September 2003 that includes the Hope Diamond as well seven other rare diamonds. AFP PHOTO/Paul J. RICHARDS (Photo credit should read PAUL J.RICHARDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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