January
15
/ 2016
One of the most famous diamonds in the world, and once considered to be the world’s largest, the Koh-i-Noor is deeply shrouded in mystery and myth, alongside factual origins. The diamond in its current state, weighing in at 105.6 carats, is the prominent centerpiece in Queen Elizabeth’s crown at the Tower of London. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"17309","attributes":{"alt":"A Koh-i-Noor replica made by John Hatleberg for for the Museum of Natural History in London.","class":"media-image","height":"668","style":"width: 563px; height: 668px;","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"563"}}]] A Koh-i-Noor replica made by John Hatleberg for the Tower London Display for the Museum of Natural History London “Diamonds” exhibition. Mysterious Origins The diamond has conflicting origins. Some say it was discovered in the bed of the Lower Godavari River 5,000 years ago. Others claim the Koh-i-Noor
