Koh-i-Noor Chronicles ...

Where it was found: It was long believed that the diamond was extracted from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, India. However, new evidence has revealed that it, along with other Golconda diamonds, may have ...

Each one is tied to moments of upheaval, whether through war, empire, or political change.

The Galerie d’Apollon, the site of the Louvre jewelry heist in October 2025, photographed in 2021. Eight priceless jewels were stolen from the Louvre Museum on Sunday, October 19, but one $60 million ...

Prologue -- Gift of the nation -- Legend delivered -- The East -- Tavernier's quest -- Golconda's wealth -- Cosmic gem -- The West -- The French blue -- Insignia of the golden fleece -- Stolen crown ...

While chatting with King on CNN’s Larry King Live in 2003, Taylor spoke about her expensive collection of jewels and King asked if she really owned the famous Krupp diamond. “Ta-da,” she confirmed ...

A new necklace setting for the Hope Diamond — the Smithsonian 's 45.52-carat gemstone rumored to have been cut from King Louis XIV 's conspicuous (and allegedly cursed) Blue Diamond of the Crown — was ...

Marie Antoinette is among its ill-fated past owners. Thieves stole eight objects from the Louvre’s collection of French crown jewels on October 19, 2025. While the stolen jewelry is worth $102 million ...