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The Delhi Purple Sapphire
A sapphire blamed for plague, poverty, and despair.
Natural History Museum, London
A sapphire blamed for plague, poverty, and despair.
After being looted during the Indian Rebellion, the gemstone brought catastrophic misfortune to those who possessed it. It caused illness, bankruptcy, family deaths, and grief. It is stored today in a padded box with a note warning: “Do not handle.”
cursedEffects:
• Loss of wealth
• Sudden sickness
• Persistent bad luck
• Owners desperate to get rid of it
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