SHOWFAY SHARE | What is special about Koh-i-Noor diamonds?

E-commerce means that commercialized diamonds are now very common, and everyone can easily purchase diamond jewelry online. Only so-called super diamonds can be owned by a lucky few. The Koh-i-Noor diamond set on Queen Elizabeth's crown belongs to this rare category. This diamond has a list price of at least 140 million euros, and its value cannot be estimated.

*What is a Koh-i-Noor diamond?

*Where do Koh-i-Noor diamonds originate?

*How did this super diamond finally fall into British hands?

*Koh-i-Noor diamonds have mythical power

*How much is the Koh-i-Noor diamond worth?

What is a Koh-i-Noor diamond?

Koh-i-Noor Mountain of Light diamonds are one of the most important diamonds in the world and are part of British royal jewelry. This 186 carat super diamond came from India and later fell into the hands of Queen Victoria. She then cut it into 109 carat diamonds. Koh-i-Noor diamonds can only be worn by the Queen and are currently mounted on Queen Elizabeth's crown. People can see its legendary charm in the Tower of London.

Where do Koh-i-Noor diamonds originate?

Koh-i-Noor diamonds were discovered seven centuries ago in the village of Kollur, India. Until the 14th century, it was owned by the ruling dynasty. Diamonds often fall into the hands of the Sikh, Mughal, and Persian rulers after a bloody war. In 1739, the Persian king Nadir Shah expelled the Mughal emperor Muhamed Shah and seized his turban.

When King Nadir Shah of Persia noticed the unique diamond on his turban, he couldn't help shouting "Koh i Noor".

How did this super diamond finally fall into British hands?

The British East India Company was founded by Queen Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600. After more than 150 years of development, it has become one of the most powerful commercial and trade enterprises in the world. Dalip Singh, the last king of the Sikh Empire, witnessed this situation when he was forced to abdicate in 1849. The British brought countless Persian royal possessions back to England. Therefore, the Koh-i-Noor diamond was finally possessed by the British.

Koh-i-Noor diamonds have mythical power

Many legendary diamonds are accompanied by mysterious myths and stories, such as the Sancy diamond and Hope diamond, as well as the Koh-i-Noor Light Mountain diamond. Some Hindus believe that Koh-i-Noor diamonds were a gift from the sun god Surya to Earth, while others believe that they were stolen from Krishna while he was sleeping. Traditionally, it is believed that this diamond

"The master of the will rule the world and bring misfortune to anyone who wears it.".

How much is the Koh-i-Noor diamond worth?

Initially, Koh-i-Noor diamonds weighed 186 carats. However, the Queen was not satisfied with the luster of the diamonds, so in 1852 she was handed over to the famous Amsterdam Coster Diamonds factory to cut them into 109 carats. It is on display at the Tower of London along with other British royal jewelry, and the famous Cullinan Diamond is also on display here. Koh-i-Noor diamonds are estimated to be worth 140 to 400 million euros.

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