Lesser-Known Facts About the Kohinoor Diamond

One of the most famous diamonds in the world is the Kohinoor diamond. Originally belonged to India, and currently a part of the British Crown Jewels.

But do you know why the Kohinoor is so special? Let’s learn about some unknown facts of Kohinoor in this blog.

Why is Kohinoor so special: Lesser-known facts

The meaning of Kohinoor

The Kohinoor diamond means the “Mountain of Light”. It is a Persian name. The diamond is associated with a history of design, curiosity, and conquest.

The original name of the Kohinoor diamond

Originally called Samantika Mani, this diamond has been mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts that date back 4000 to 5000 years. The diamond was said to be one that was extremely valuable and prominent. There are many legendary stories related to the Kohinoor.

Kohinoor is a Type IIA diamond

Type IIA diamonds, whether lab grown diamonds or mined, are those that do not have any impurities and are of the highest quality. These diamonds are rare to find through mining. However, it is possible to create Type IIA lab made diamonds. Type II A diamonds can be ethically produced in laboratories using the CVD diamond manufacturing and HPHT methods.

The size of the Kohinoor

The Kohinoor diamond originally weighed 793 carats. However, over time, it has been cut multiple times, reducing its size. Its current size is approximately 105 carats. According to sources, when the Kohinoor diamond arrived in Britain, it weighed 190.3 carats. Multiple rounds of polishing and recutting the diamond reduced the diamond’s weight from186 carats to its current 105.6 carats.

But why is its large size so special? That’s because it is hard to find mined diamonds of a large size. Lab grown diamonds can be created based on desirable size.

The color of the Kohinoor diamond

Kohinoor is a D-color diamond. It is colorless and does not have any hue. It has exceptional clarity. It is a Type IIa diamond, which means it lacks nitrogen impurities that give diamonds a yellowish tint. The diamond has exceptional transparency and clarity. The Kohinoor has the type of clarity that can be achieved for lab grown diamonds.

Other features of the Kohinoor diamond

• It is cut in oval shape

• It is a Type IIa diamond

• It is a brilliant cut diamond with 68 facets

• It is colorless and often described as the finest white

• The Kohinoor was discovered in India in the 13th century

Can lab grown diamonds have the quality of the Kohinoor

Lab made diamonds are created through two techniques – HPHT and CVD diamonds. Since lab diamonds are manufactured and manmade, they can be created as per desired quality. For instance, they can be made in the desired colors. Lab grown pink diamonds,blue, green, and yellow lab grown diamonds are easy to manufacture.

The Kohinoor has exceptional clarity. Lab made diamonds can also have complete clarity. Since lab diamonds are made using scientific technology and innovative methods, it is possible to create manufactured diamonds with exceptional clarity.

Conclusion

The Kohinoor was and is still considered the most exceptional quality and most valued diamond in the world. However, with the introduction of lab grown diamonds, it is now possible to make diamonds that are larger than the Kohinoor. Lab made diamonds are Type IIa diamonds, available in different colors, and carats.