Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Koh-i-Noor (Persian for 'Mountain of Light'; / ˌ k oʊ ɪ ˈ n ʊər / KOH-in-OOR), [b] [4] [5] also spelt Koh-e-Noor, Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g). [a] It is part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. The diamond is currently set in the Crown of Queen ...
Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond is a 2017 book on the Koh-i-Noor diamond written by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand. [1] The gem is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 g), and part of the British Crown Jewels. Koh-i-Noor is Persian for "Mountain of Light"; it has been known ...
India is reported to have expressed concern that the Koh-i-noor would provide an unwelcome reminder of the British Empire.
The huge diamond took pride of place at the front of Queen Mary’s crown for her coronation in 1911, but was replaced with a replica in 1937 when the original was moved to the Queen Mother’s ...
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Prior to the coronation the crown was partially altered by the Crown Jewellers, Mappin and Webb. [4] Alterations included re-setting the crown with the original Cullinan III and IV diamonds, as well as Cullinan V in place of the controversial Koh-i-Noor, as a tribute to Camilla's mother-in-law, Elizabeth II , who wore the diamonds as brooches.
A court heard Lewis Bloor was allegedly criticised for having less time for fraudulent sales after he joined the reality TV show.
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!