History of the Koh-I-Noor Diamond

Our restaurant is named after the world known precious diamond, Kohinoor. It is the jewel which sits in the queen’s crown and has a huge story behind it. The Kohinoor diamond is one of the most famous diamonds in the world. Below are a few facts about the world famous diamond:

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• It was discovered in the 13th century when it was mined from the Golconda region of Andhra Pradesh during the Kakatiya dynasty reign.
   

• The diamond was first mentioned more than 5000 years ago, in a Sanskrit script, where it was called the Syamantaka.
   

• Originally the diamond was 793 carats. However, over the years it has been cut down.
   

• A Hindu text from 1306 states that the Kohinoor diamond should only be worn by a female, and if a male was to wear it, they will be brought misfortune

• Duleep Singh was the man who handed the Kohinoor diamond over to the British Empire.
   

• In 1852, Prince Albert felt unsatisfied with its dull and irregular shape of the diamond, ordered it cut down from 186 carats.
   

• The Kohinoor diamond may also be referred to as the Mountain of Light.
   

• It is now 105.6 carats after being cut down various times and now only weights 21.6 grams.

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