Two for the price of one, the Button List is jumping deep into the mystery of not one, but two stolen diamonds from the eyes of Hindu idols. We're exploring the dark history and legends surrounding the White Orloff Diamond and the Black Orloff Diamond—gems said to bring death to their owners until they were ground down to dispel the curse. Or did it really go away?
The Orlov Diamond, also known as the Orloff Diamond, has a fascinating and storied past. Believed to have been discovered in India, the Orloff Diamond was originally set as the eye of Vishnu, one of the Hindu gods, in the innermost sanctuary of a temple in Srirangam. The diamond was reportedly stolen in the 1700s by a French deserter. A similar account exists for the Black Orloff, sharing its origins with the White Orloff and bearing a similarly dark curse.
In this episode, we unravel the myths and history surrounding these two diamonds. We investigate why stealing from idols is considered a bad omen and explore where the White Orloff Diamond and the Black Orloff Diamond diverge into two distinct stories. There are many intricate webs to untangle, and we invite you to join us as we make sense of these legends and discuss even more about this dazzling diamonds.
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