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    queenieinmanhattan: Is it just me, or are they all hideous? more »
    rightorwrong: The new setting is unnecessary. What got my attention though is that Harry Winston, dead since 1978, is still designing jewelry... more »
    rednrowdy: dear harry winston, those three new settings you designed are really, really bad. they look like something i could buy at claire's, and i'm not even... more »
    Island of Misfit Toys: The new designs are all hideous. If that's all you have to offer, just leave it as it is. more »
    shorty63136: On second thought, I think it should be the center for T-Pain's new BIG ASS CHAIN. more »
    Etoiles: The Hope Diamond is really the least impressive thing in their whole gem collection. (Now, the room before the Hope Diamond room -- THAT has some imp... more »
    badmutha: Oh man, the second one has a kind of Judy Jetson thing going on with it. Can you imagine how people would react if they actually did that? more »
    Yahtzii: I think it should be set on Kate Winslet, reclining nude on a velvet couch. more »
    save jinger: But I thought the old lady dropped it into the ocean at the end... more »
    scarletwine: I thought you ladies were being over-critical, but good lord those are ugly. And they all have a very "dated" feeling to me, like they would have look... more »
    labeled: Are they kidding? Those things look like something out of a Ross-Simons catalog. more »
    hortense: They all look very "he went to Jared" to me. more »
    cantankasaurus rex: can i ask who exactly is going to be wearing this that it needs to continue being set as a necklace? more »
    elephantshoes: My favorite setting would pay homage to the earth... ya know, that planet that creates gems deep down inside over millions of years. Screw this opule... more »
    hfree: All the new settings are beyond fug. What's wrong with the current setting? It's gorgeous! It's the kind of necklace little girls and Celine Dion d... more »
    morninggloria: I was hoping that it would be set so that it was the nipple on a gigantic bejeweled bust of Jenna Jameson. Next time, I guess. more »
    TheFormerJuneBronson: Wow, I think all the new ones suck. Leave it as is! more »
    GirlFailer: Unless there is a "Set it in my pocket" choice, I don't see any reason to vote. more »
    GeorgeFayne: I don't know, I think I hate them all. They're too schwoopy or something - you've got this gigantic amazing rock, don't gild the fucking lily. more »
    remedios: I remember visiting the Smithsonian and trying to make my way through the crowd to check it out. Yup, there's a jewel. Very underwhelming. Pretty an' ... more »
  • #adiamondisforever

    Chasing Harry Winston

    The Smithsonian is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Hope Diamond's donation with a new setting. Harry Winston, who donated the the 45.52 carat stone, is designing three new settings: vote for your favorite online. [WWD]
  • #thieves

    Senior Citizen Steals Hearts, Gems