Iranian Crown Jewels

The Iranian Crown Jewels or Imperial Crown Jewels of Persia are one of the most valuable and largest collections of jewels in the world. They consist of gem covered tiaras, capes, dishes, crowns, swords and much more. They are currently on display at the Museum of The Treasury of National Iranian Jewels in Tehran, Iran.

Kiani Crown

Most of these jewels have been around since the Safavid Shahs ruled Iran from 1502-1736. Throughout the years the jewels have been stolen during raids by Afghan rulers, however they were eventually taken back and put into the National Bank of Iran to act as back-up for local currency.

Pahlavi Crown

Among this collection are many tiaras and crowns. One crown in particular, the Kiani, contains 1,800 pearls encrusted onto the red velvet crown. It also contains many emeralds and rubies. The other crown in this collection is the Pahlavi Crown which is also lined with pearls and also includes various other jewels such as emeralds and diamonds.

Coronation Necklace

Another piece of jewelry included in the collection is the Coronation Necklace which was worn by Empress Farah in 1967. This necklace contains white diamonds, yellow diamonds, emeralds and pearls.

Iranian Jewel Dish

Other pearl pieces in this collection include a coronation cape embroidered with pearls, an empress crown, and thousands of jewel studded dishes.

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