Koh-i-Noor

"Koh-i-noor" (??? ???) is from the Persian language and means "Mountain of Light". The Koh-i-Noor, Koh-i-Nur, or Kohinoor is a 108 carat (21.6 g) diamond that originated in the Indian subcontinent and belonged to various rulers at different points in its history, very often passing from one to another by force or deceit.

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Persian - Carat - Diamond - Indian subcontinent

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In 1851 the diamond was given, in controversial circumstances, to Queen Victoria and taken to Britain. It is currently in the consort's crown made for Queen Elizabeth, consort of crown King George VI of the United Kingdom, and part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.

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1851 - Queen Victoria - Britain - Queen Elizabeth - King George VI of the United Kingdom - Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom

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Like all significant jewels, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has its share of legends. This particular stone is reputed to bring misfortune or death to any male who wears or owns it - a claim which its history has, so far, not disproven. Conversely, it is reputed to bring good luck to women owners. It is, by legend, worth the amount of wealth generated around the whole world in seven days.

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