The British royal family’s collection of jewels is not only a symbol of wealth and power but also a reflection of a turbulent history that spans centuries.
From the infamous *Koh-i-Noor* diamond to the mysterious disappearance of Romanov jewels, these treasured artifacts are not just objects of beauty;
they come with stories, legends, and even curses that have left their marks on the royal family.
One of the most famous and controversial of these jewels is the *Koh-i-Noor* diamond, a stone whose history has been as dramatic and tragic as the royals who’ve sought to possess it.
The diamond, originally discovered in India in 50 BCE, has been passed through countless hands, each marking an era of conquest, bloodshed, and intrigue. Stolen from India in the 19th century, the diamond became the symbol of British imperial power when it was acquired by Queen Victoria in 1849 after the British conquest of India.
In the realm of modern royal jewels, one of the most notable is the *Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace*, which holds the title of the world’s most expensive necklace, valued at a staggering £663 million.
