Golconda diamonds are mined in the Godavari-Krishna delta region of Andhra Pradesh, India. Golconda Fort in the western part of modern-day Hyderabad was a seat of the Golconda Sultanate and became an important centre for diamond enhancement, lapidary, and trading.

Diamond mine in the Golconda region 1725 CE from the collection of Pieter van der Aa—a Dutch publisher known for preparing maps and atlases. The period of peak production of the Golconda diamonds (in the present-day states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana , India) was under the Qutb Shahi dynasty (16th century – 17th century CE), and the region ...

Golconda diamonds were mined in the ancient diamond fields of Eastern India and are known as world’s finest gems

2020年8月18日 · Golconda, essentially modern Hyderabad, was an important centre for trading diamonds from local and other mining areas. The ‘Golconda’ diamond mines are usually accepted to be those from the south-east, between the city and the sea, primarily along the Krishna river.

2015年10月19日 · Did you know some of the most famed diamonds and gemstones originally hail from the Golconda region of India, today known as Hyderabad? Famous diamonds from this area include the Hope Diamond, Koh-i-noor, Idol’s Eye, and many more. Take a closer look at the history of the region and famous, gorgeous diamonds that come from Golconda.

Golconda is renowned for the diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur, Guntur district, Paritala and Atkur in Krishna district and cut in the city during the Kakatiya reign. At that time, India had the only known diamond mines in the world.

2024年4月21日 · Researchers suggest that the famed Golconda diamonds, including the Hope Diamond and Koh-i-noor, may have originated from a volcanic outcrop nearly 200 miles from where they were mined.

2021年4月20日 · Explore the captivating history and facts surrounding Golconda Diamonds. Uncover the allure and legacy of these natural treasures, a testament to the timeless beauty found in Golconda's illustrious diamond mines.

Exceptionally pure, incomparably beautiful and vanishingly rare, legendary Golconda diamonds are among the most desirable gemstones on earth. Worn by Maharajas and royalty, and prized for centuries for their peerless beauty, rare Golconda diamonds are true gem collectors’ gems.

2024年6月20日 · Golconda City’s ruins are located on the western outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana, with the popular Golconda fort built in the 11th century with simple mud walls. The impressive view from the top of the mighty fort has a glamorous history with beautiful diamonds exported across the nation and globe.