How the Koh-i-noor Was Won and Lost
India has always been famous in the ancient world for its precious stones. Since early times, the...
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Month: March 2013
The Curse of the KOH-I-NOOR Diamond
Once the largest diamond in the world, the Koh-i-noor is said to carry a curse lethal to any man...
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The Book of Kells
This is the most recognized and most remarkable artifact of medieval Celtic art. It features page...
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Tourmaline
Tourmaline’s name comes from the Sinhalese word “turmali,” which means...
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Maw-Sit-Sit from Burma
Maw-sit-sit is one of the more unusual gemstones in the world, from its curious name to its...
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The World’s Rarest Gemstone
Some minerals are so rare that only a handful of specimens are known to exist. A few of these very...
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World’s Largest Diamond
What is the world’s largest faceted diamond? If you ask most knowledgeable people, including...
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The Black Orlov Diamond
According to the legend, the Black Orlov is said to have taken its name from the Russian...
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Tears of the Gods – Pink Diamonds
In Roman times diamonds were worn only by men. Soldiers believed they were the hardened tears of...
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Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was one of the richest and most opulent periods of all Chinese history. Every...
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