The necklace was fashioned from a blue diamond and worn by Louis XVI. The Heart of the Ocean is modeled after the Hope Diamond. It is said that shortly after his execution in 1793 that the diamond was recut into the heart shape and became known as the Heart of the Ocean. The story is much like that of the Hope Diamond except that the Hope Diamond was worn by Louis VIV in a necklace rather than a crown. The Heart of the Ocean resurfaces in a drawing of first class Titanic Passenger Rose DeWitt Bukater played by Gloria Stewart and Kate Winslett in the film.
What is Pteronophobia? Pteronophobia is the fear of feathers or being tickled by feathers. The origin of the word ptero is Greek (meaning feather) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Pteronophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page.
Pogonophobia: Introduction. Pogonophobia: An exaggerated or irrational fear or dislike of beards. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pogonophobia is available below.