The diamond came from the ancient Golconda mines, where the famous Koh-i-Noor and blue Hope Diamond originated.

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Like many fabled European diamonds, including the Hope and Koh-I-Noor, it is believed to be of Indian origin.

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They say old habits die hard, and the more time I spent on Koh Surin Tai, the more I saw this to be true for the Moken.

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Unfortunately, I happened to be the sole passenger on a 12-seat converted fishing boat en route to Koh Rong Saloem when I first experienced this phenomenon.

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