14. The Delhi Purple Sapphire
Despite its name, the Delhi Purple Sapphire is actually a striking amethyst with a turbulent past. Stolen from a sacred temple in India, the gemstone’s journey to England was marked by a string of calamities and financial ruin among its owners. Eventually, the stone was accompanied by a written warning about its cursed nature. Today, it is safely housed in London’s Natural History Museum, where its reputation for misfortune still unsettles those who learn its story. Learn more at Natural History Museum
