Kohinoor diamond
Definition
One of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats (21.12 grams), originating from the Kollur Mine in Andhra Pradesh, India, and currently set in the Crown of Queen Elizabeth in the British Crown Jewels.
A legendary gemstone with a tumultuous history, passing through the hands of Mughal emperors, Persian rulers, Sikh maharajas, and British monarchs; its name from Persian 'Koh-i-Noor' translates to 'Mountain of Light'.
Figuratively, something considered the finest or most valuable example of its kind, inspired by the diamond's enduring fame and disputed ownership.
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The Kohinoor diamond has outlasted empires, proving that bling is forever.
If the Kohinoor diamond were on Tinder, its bio would read: 'Wanted by four countries, cursed for men, sparkling since 1300s.'
Historians bicker over the Kohinoor diamond like it's the last slice of pizza at a family reunion.
Wearing the Kohinoor diamond must feel like strutting with a 105-carat 'Do Not Touch' sign.