Koh-i-Noor

This article is about the diamond. For the film, see Kohinoor. For the Czech pencil manufacturer, see Koh-I-Noor (company). For the brush-footed butterfly, see Amathuxidia amythaon.
Koh-i-Noor
Glass replica of the Koh-I-Noor as it appeared in its original form, turned upside down
Weight
105.60 carats (21.6 g)
Color
finest white
Country of origin
India
Mine of origin
Golconda
Original owner
see early history
Current owner
Elizabeth II
The Kōh-i Nūr (Telugu: కోహినూరు; Hindi: कोहिनूर, Persian/Urdu: کوہ نور, Bangla: কহিনূর) "Mountain of Light"; also spelled Kohinoor, Koh-e Noor or Koh-i-Nur) is a 105 carat (21.6 g) diamond that was once the largest known diamond in the world. The Kohinoor originated at Golconda in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, belonged to various Mughal and Persian rulers who fought bitterly over it at various points in history, and seized as a spoil of war, was finally taken by the British and became part of the British Crown Jewels when British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli proclaimed Queen Victoria Empress of India in 1877.
Like all significant jewels, the Kohinoor has its share of legends. It is reputed to bring misfortune or death to any male who wears or owns it. Conversely, it is reputed to bring good luck to female owners. According to another legend, whoever owns the Koh-i-Noor rules the world