The Koh-I-Noor was insanely popular and considered by many to be one
among the most famous diamond piece in all corners of the world.
Relative to its fame, it is also considered as one among the most
expensive diamond as its actual financial worth is still unknown until
this day. This diamond has a rich and long history which makes it even
more appealing apart from its flawless, crystal clear look. Below are
some fun facts and trivia about the history of this magnificent diamond
piece.
The term Koh-I-Noor is perfect for this diamond because of its enormous size. It actually means "mountain of light". This diamond is also believed to have originated in a place where his brother was also found, the Darya-Ye-Noor, which literally means "Sea of ligh".
The Koh-I-Noor was taken from its first holder, the family of Malwa. It was in the year 1306 when that happened and it was the first time the diamond was first seen in public. After that, the diamond piece did travel a lot from one holder to another.
Originally, its weigh reaches about 186 carats and has a shape of an oval, pretty much like a hen's egg. But because of its long journey from one owner to another, it was frequently re-cut and refined making is weight lesser and lesser. In 1852, it was once again re-cut by upon the order of the owner to emphasize even more its glow and appeal. Due to constant re-cutting, the Koh-I-Noor only now weighs around 105.6 carats or 21.6 grams. After the death of Queen Victoria, the Koh-I-Noor became part of the Royal Crown Jewels along with a few more thousands of smaller, crystal clear diamonds.
Now here's some fun (or scary) fact about the Koh-I-Noor. Rumors say that there's what you call The Curse of the Koh-I-Noor which says that "he who holds this diamond will own the world, but will also endure all misfortunes there is. Only God, or a woman, can actually wear it with immunity." Such rumor began when they've realized that all the previous owners of the diamond (which are men) did suffer misfortunes in the form of violence, treachery, torture and killing.
The term Koh-I-Noor is perfect for this diamond because of its enormous size. It actually means "mountain of light". This diamond is also believed to have originated in a place where his brother was also found, the Darya-Ye-Noor, which literally means "Sea of ligh".
The Koh-I-Noor was taken from its first holder, the family of Malwa. It was in the year 1306 when that happened and it was the first time the diamond was first seen in public. After that, the diamond piece did travel a lot from one holder to another.
Originally, its weigh reaches about 186 carats and has a shape of an oval, pretty much like a hen's egg. But because of its long journey from one owner to another, it was frequently re-cut and refined making is weight lesser and lesser. In 1852, it was once again re-cut by upon the order of the owner to emphasize even more its glow and appeal. Due to constant re-cutting, the Koh-I-Noor only now weighs around 105.6 carats or 21.6 grams. After the death of Queen Victoria, the Koh-I-Noor became part of the Royal Crown Jewels along with a few more thousands of smaller, crystal clear diamonds.
Now here's some fun (or scary) fact about the Koh-I-Noor. Rumors say that there's what you call The Curse of the Koh-I-Noor which says that "he who holds this diamond will own the world, but will also endure all misfortunes there is. Only God, or a woman, can actually wear it with immunity." Such rumor began when they've realized that all the previous owners of the diamond (which are men) did suffer misfortunes in the form of violence, treachery, torture and killing.
