We've all heard about the treasures India had before it became what it is today. We've had many a treasures that now popular all around the world.
Here's my list of top ten famous stones that have originated in India:
1) Koh-i-Noor
Koh-i-Noor, is a 105 carat (21.6 g) diamond (in its most recent cut) that was once the largest known diamond in the world. It is currently in England.
2) Darya-ye-Noor
This diamond is one of the largest diamonds in the world, weighing an estimated 182 carats (36 g). Its colour, pale pink, is one of the rarest to be found in diamonds. The Darya-ye Noor presently forms part of the Iranian Crown Jewels and is on display at the Central Bank of Iran in Tehran.
3) The Hope Diamond
is a large, 45.52-carat (9.10 g), deep-blue diamond, now housed in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C.
4) Dresden Green Diamond
The Dresden Green Diamond, also known as "Dresden Green", is a 41 carats (8.2 g) natural green diamond, which probably originated in the Kollur mine in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
The Dresden Green is said to be internally flawless.
The stone's unique green color is due to natural exposure to radioactive materials.
I'm not sure if that leaves it wearable.
5) The Agra Diamond
At 32.34 carats, Agra Diamond is the fifth largest pink diamond in the world. The gem gets its name from the famous city of Taj Mahal, Agra which was the capital of the Mogul Empire for many years.
This diamond was known to be worn by emperor Akbar in his turban.
6) Shah Jahan Diamond
This table cut or flat diamond, weighing 56.71 carats comes fourth in the list of world’s largest pink diamonds. This diamond resembles the octagonal diamond that Shah Jahan wore in his turban.
7) The Sancy
The Sancy, a pale yellow diamond of 55.23 carats (11.05 g), was once reputed to have belonged to the Mughals of antiquity, but is more likely of Indian origin owing to its cut which is unusual by Western standards.
8) The star of Lakshmi
The Legends claim the Star of Lakshmi Star Sapphire was once the center piece of a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and good fortune. This great stone and it’s consequent theft was said to be responsible for the wide spread conditions of poverty in India. The massive 60.15 carat star sapphire was an offering to the Goddess in an effort to bring wealth and prosperity to the Indian people.
9) The Orlov Diamond
The Orlov is mounted in the Imperial Sceptre, made during the reign of Catherine the Great (1762-96). Its weight has been recorded as 189.62 metric carats. The clarity is typical of the finest Indian diamonds and its color possesses a slight bluish-green tint.
10) Star of Bharany Ruby
Weighing 27.62 carats, the Star of Bharany Ruby is one of the world's largest and finest star rubies to ever be set as a ring. This stone is renowned for its great color and well-defined star pattern.
How come I didn't find any?
How come I didn't find any?
