KOH-I-NOOR- Meaning Mountain of light is one of the world's largest diamonds and was weighing incredible 186 carats when first discovered in 1304. This extraordinary diamond is believed to have been set in the famous peacock throne of Shah Jehan . In the time of British Queen Victoria this beautiful diamond lost some of its original carats and now weight 108 carats and is significant part of the British Crown Jewels. Some authorities believe that the Koh-i-noor diamond was originally part of the Great Mogul.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The most famous diamonds in the world
KOH-I-NOOR- Meaning Mountain of light is one of the world's largest diamonds and was weighing incredible 186 carats when first discovered in 1304. This extraordinary diamond is believed to have been set in the famous peacock throne of Shah Jehan . In the time of British Queen Victoria this beautiful diamond lost some of its original carats and now weight 108 carats and is significant part of the British Crown Jewels. Some authorities believe that the Koh-i-noor diamond was originally part of the Great Mogul.
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