Koh-i-Noor - Wikipedia
WEBThe Koh-i-Noor (Persian for 'Mountain of Light'; / ˌkoʊɪˈnʊər / KOH-in-OOR), [b][4][5] also spelt Koh-e-Noor, Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g). [a] It is part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
The True Story of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond—and Why the British …
WEBAug 30, 2017 · The gem, which would come to be known as the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, wove its way through Indian court intrigues before eventually ending up in the British Crown Jewels by the mid-1800s.
Koh-i-noor | Diamond, Controversy, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Koh-i-noor, one of the world’s most famous diamonds, known for its size (105.6 carats) and the controversy concerning its ownership. Part of the British crown jewels since 1849, the Koh-i-noor is claimed by several countries, including India, which has demanded its return.
Koh-i-Noor - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 6, 2021 · The Koh-i-Noor diamond (also Koh-i-Nur or Kūh-e Nūr) is one of the largest and most famous cut diamonds in the world. It was most likely found in southern India between 1100 and 1300. The name of the stone is Persian meaning ‘Mountain of Light’ and refers to its astounding size - originally 186 carats (today 105.6).
The Kohinoor Diamond: Price, Images & History | Worthy.com
WEBDec 1, 2021 · The Kohinoor diamond, weighing in at an astonishing 105.6 carats, is variously described as colorless or finest white. The origins of the diamond are controversial. Some believed the diamond to have been mined either in India’s Kollur Mine or one of the mines of Golconda sometime during the 1300s.
Koh-i-Noor: Six myths about a priceless diamond - BBC News
WEBDec 9, 2016 · The Koh-i-Noor is one of the world's most controversial diamonds. It has been the subject of conquest and intrigue for centuries, passing through the hands of Mughal princes, Iranian...
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond - ThoughtCo
WEBNov 25, 2017 · Crusted with countless diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and pearls, the throne contained a significant portion of the Mughal Empire's fabulous wealth. Two golden peacocks adorned the throne; one peacock's eye was the Koh-i-Noor or Diamond of Babur; the other was the Akbar Shah Diamond.
No ordinary diamond: how the Koh-i-Noor became an imperial …
WEBMar 1, 2023 · Koh-i-Noor is no ordinary diamond. It has been symbolic of the rise, zenith and fall of mighty empires. Never sold or bought, it has instead been a gemstone of victors in India, Persia ...
A sparkling experience | Koh-i-Noor - Diamond Museum
WEBKoh-i-Noor. One of the most famous diamonds in the world is the Koh-i-Noor, which means ‘Mountain of Light’. In the 16th century, its value was estimated to be ‘the total income of the entire population of the world on a single day’.
The Koh-i-Noor: the world’s most infamous diamond - Financial Times
WEBJun 16, 2017 · The Koh-i-Noor is the world’s most infamous diamond. Today it sits peacefully spotlit against the purple velvet of the Queen Mother’s crown in a display case in the Tower of London.