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Better Known As "The Cursed Amethyst," The Delhi Purple Sapphire Was Stolen In 1857 And Is Said To Bring Misery And Misfortune To Whoever Holds It

Summary by Chip Chick
The Delhi Purple Sapphire, or the Cursed Amethyst, as it soon came to be known, was snatched from the Temple of Indra in Kanpur, India, during the year 1857. Ever since then, the gemstone has brought misery and misfortune to the person whose hands it falls in. The treasure found its way to Colonel W. Ferris, who is said to have taken it to England with him. Soon after, he ended up losing his fortune, and his health started to fail. His son, who …
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Chip Chick broke the news on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
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