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"[the diamond was presented] by Maharaja Ranjit Singh's young successor, Duleep Singh, to Queen Victoria in 1850."

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What kind of gemstone is the koh-you-noor?

The Koor-i-noor is a 105.6 carat, fine white diamond from the Kollur Mine, Golconda, India.


What are the names of diamonds?

Some famous diamonds include the Hope Diamond, the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, the Cullinan Diamond, and the Regent Diamond. Each of these diamonds is notable for its size, color, clarity, and historical significance.


What is the koh you noor and what does it mean?

The Koh-i-Noor is a large, colorless diamond that has been part of various British royal jewels. Its name means "Mountain of Light" in Persian. It has a long and storied history, with origins in India and claims of bringing good luck to its owners.


What is the value of a 1950's Koh I Noor rapidograph?

More information needed-=Rapidograph what/ The Koh I Noor ( named after the famous diamond, and itself meaning ( Mountain of Light)- Noor, current Queen of Jordan might be translated Lucy- as that also means light. anyhow they were a big outfit and made a large variety of precision instruments and drawing instruments. Originally French,. just a few weeks ago I picked up a Koh-I-Noor French Curve that was marked- Denmark, maybe a branch factory. they are still in business but no longer make Slide-rules. even the Army Corps of Engineers phased them out in I believe l973, no longer an issue item. last Army issue models were picketts and Posts ( both appropriate titles!). I would need more information they made Slide rules and also drawing instruments, still make the latter category. a good ( marque) Koh-i-Noor instruments were used on the drawing board- literally for the Concorde and on the navigation decks of French submarines. Good quality stuff.


What is the purity of kohinoor-diamond?

The Kor-i-noor's history, as below, reveals that original flaws in the diamond were cut away on several occasions by several different owners. In its current state, the industry definitions for its clarity are unclear. It's colour is defined as 'clearest white'. As well, this diamond is known to be a Type IIa diamond, thus categorized based on being "... almost or entirely devoid of impurities..." according to Wikipedia.

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Can any one buy kohinoor diamond?

No. The Koor-i-noor Diamond, historically a spoil of war, was presented to Queen Victoria in the 1800s -- as a spoil of war -- and is now set in the British Crown Jewels. The stone is not for sale.


Where is kohnioor diamond now?

The koh-i-noor diamond is set into the crown belonging to the Queen of England. The crown and the Queen's other jewels are kept safe in the Tower of London, England.


What kind of gemstone is the koh-you-noor?

The Koor-i-noor is a 105.6 carat, fine white diamond from the Kollur Mine, Golconda, India.


Can you see kohinoor diamond?

When the crown of the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth, now deceased, is on display in the Royal Crown Jewels displays in London, England, you can see the Koh-i-Noor diamond.


What is Queen Noor of Jordan's birthday?

Queen Noor of Jordan was born on August 23, 1951.


When was Queen Noor of Jordan born?

Queen Noor of Jordan was born on August 23, 1951.


What is the birth name of Queen Noor?

Queen Noor's birth name is Elizabeth Najeeb Halaby.


How many carats does a Koh-i-Noor diamond have?

The Koh-i-Noor diamond is 16 carat diamond ring originated from India. The name Koh-i-Noor is Persian it translates to "Mountain of Lights" in English.


What actors and actresses appeared in The Making of a Queen - 2013?

The cast of The Making of a Queen - 2013 includes: Noor Ghssoub as herself Hiba Hamadi as herself Alexi Victoria Gustin as herself


What kind of rock is the koh-i-noor?

There is a famous diamond named the Koh-i-noor.


How old is Queen Noor?

Queen Noor was born August 23, 1951 so as of June 2008 she is 57.


Why is Pakistan the most awesome country ever?

Every1 is jealous like britishers: They stole the Diamond in Queen Eliazabeths crown (koh-e-noor)