Nizam Diamond
Nizam Diamond is believed to have been the most famous diamond in the 1800s. It is named after its original owner Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. There are tales about its size, around 340 carats (68 g). The story goes back to the rulers of Golconda, and is believed to have been found at Kollur Mine.[1]
| Weight | 340 carats (68 g) |
|---|---|
| Cut | Almond |
| Country of origin |  |
| Mine of origin | Kollur Mine, Golconda |
| Original owner | The Nizam of Hyderabad |
The almond-shaped diamond was mined in 1830 and disappeared sometime after 1948.[2]
External links
- Nizam Diamond at the Wayback Machine (archived 12 December 2004)
- Captain Richard Burton
Notes
- Deccan Heritage, H. K. Gupta, A. Parasher and D. Balasubramanian, Indian National Science Academy, 2000, p. 144, Orient Blackswan, ISBN 81-7371-285-9
- Akbar, Syed (20 June 2019). "Nizam's 11-kg gold coin, diamond still untraced". Times of India. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
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