Queen Camilla’s Coronation Necklace Features Indian ‘Lahore Diamond’ Worth Rs. 98 Crore

Queen Camilla’s coronation necklace, which she wore during her husband Prince Charles’ investiture ceremony, features a massive diamond known as the ‘Lahore Diamond’ with an estimated value of Rs. 98 crores. The diamond has a significant Indian connection, having been mined in the Golconda region in present-day Telangana.

The Lahore Diamond is a 22.48-carat diamond that was first discovered in the early 1700s. It was named after the city of Lahore, which was then the capital of the Mughal Empire, where it was reportedly owned by the royal family. The diamond passed through several hands before being acquired by the British East India Company in the early 19th century and eventually finding its way into the British Crown Jewels.

The Lahore Diamond is set in the center of Queen Camilla’s coronation necklace, which was designed by royal jeweler Philip Antrobus. The necklace features a collection of diamonds and pearls that were taken from other royal pieces and reworked to create the new design.

The use of the Lahore Diamond in Queen Camilla’s necklace highlights the historical and cultural ties between India and Britain. The diamond is just one of the many treasures that India has contributed to the British Crown Jewels, which includes other notable gems such as the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Cullinan diamond.

Re-reported from the story originally published in DNA