Epic Diamonds

Natural diamonds have always been fascinating to humans. Not only have diamonds been a symbol of incredible wealth, they have also stood for strength, power, clarity, invincibility and of course, love. And their mention is found across scriptures of various cultures, alluding to their mystical presence amid mythology making them truly the Rock of Gods.

When Nader Shah rode away from Delhi with his caravan of loot, he had in his possession the largest pink natural diamond in the world. Here’s the story of what happened to the gorgeous gem in the centuries that followed.