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Koh-i-Noor: The 'cursed' diamond set into the Crown Jewels

The Koh-i-Noor. 105-carats, oval-shaped, and arguably, the world’s most famous diamond. Today, it’s set among 2,800 other stones in the Crown Jewels, but it hasn’t always been there.

Harriet Constable explores the complicated history of one of the world's most controversial jewels.

Script & narration by Harriet Constable

Animation by Alice Bibette

This video is part of BBC Reel's "Best of 2023" collection, where we bring you some of our favourite stories from the past 12 months.