Diamonds have long been cherished by royalty as symbols of power and wealth, once exclusively possessed by rulers.

 

The historical significance of many diamonds is rooted in the desire for top-notch gems by princes and nobles.

 

 

1. Koh-I-Noor: The Mountain of Light

 

The Koh-I-Noor, dating back to 1655 in India’s Golconda region, originally weighed a whopping 800 carats. Over time, it has been meticulously cut and polished, now standing at 105.6 carats. This diamond, residing in the Tower of London, comes with a Hindu scripture warning, “Whoever owns it will own the whole world.”

 

 

2. Hope Diamond: A Mysterious Beauty

 

The Hope Diamond’s origin is shrouded in mystery, but it likely arrived from Guntur, India, in 1653. With a triangular shape and a weight of approximately 115 carats, it passed through various hands, including Louis XIV, who recut it into a dazzling 67.125-carat gem.

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3. The Cullinan: A Giant Unearthed

 

Discovered in South Africa in 1905, the Cullinan diamond weighed an astounding 3106 carats. The largest piece, Cullinan I, known as the Star of Africa, is a triangular pear-shaped diamond of 18.80 carats, once adorning Queen Mary’s brooch and later becoming part of her crown.

 

 

4. The Pink Star: Radiant in Pink

 

Mined in Africa in 1999, The Pink Star is a 59.60-carat oval pink diamond. Graded as the largest internally flawless bright pink diamond by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), its debut in Morocco in 2003 marked its status as the world’s most significant pink diamond.

 

 

5. The Winston Legacy: A Teardrop of Perfection

 

Harry Winston’s Legacy, a flawless 101-carat teardrop-shaped diamond, fetched a staggering $27 million at Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction. Renowned as the most perfect diamond ever auctioned, it continues to be a symbol of beauty and luxury.

 

These diamonds, each with a unique history and allure, showcase the timeless fascination with these precious gems that have captured the hearts of both royalty and collectors alike.