The Kohinoor Diamond is one of the most famous diamonds in the world. The Kohinoor diamond was first mentioned in 1306 when it was taken from a Rajah of Malwa, whose family had held the diamond for centuries. It was described as weighing 186 carats and was an oval cut white diamond – the shape and size of a small hen’s egg.

The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond (aka Koh-i-Noor)

The Curse of Kohinoor Diamond dates back to a Hindu text from the time of the first authenticated appearance of the diamond in 1306. The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond reads:

“He who owns this diamond will own the world, but will also know all

it’s misfortunes. Only God, or a woman, can wear it with impunity.”