He was also famous for donating the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.

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The late Harry Winston, the jeweler to the stars, even gave the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution on the installment plan.

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There's been talk the last couple days about the fact that there really isn't anywhere in the States to take advantage of the blazing 7.2Mbps downlink connection supported by the iPhone 3G S -- except for one great hope, one diamond in the rough that could become a shining destination for 3G S owners the world over.

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The diamond came from the ancient Golconda mines, where the famous Koh-i-Noor and blue Hope Diamond originated.

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Only when such a force is established, however, can he hope to win control over the country's rich diamond deposits and other valuable resources.

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