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Jewellery

Koh-i-Noor

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Written by: Aiko ClarkeEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
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105.6-carat diamond from the Golconda mines, held by Mughal emperors, Nader Shah, the Sikh Empire and the British Crown.

105.6-carat diamond from the Golconda mines, held by Mughal emperors, Nader Shah, the Sikh Empire and the British Crown.

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Koh-i-Noor is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Jewellery department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.

Department Jewels & Gemstones
Collection Jewellery
Status Museum masterpiece · reference work

Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Atanu Bose Photography

Aiko Clarke

Aiko Clarke writes for the Jewels & Gemstones department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of jewels & gemstones.

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