Iran Home to World’s Most Valuable Treasury of Jewels
The building of the Central Bank of Iran houses the country’s highly important financial and monetary documents and the most dazzling collection of gemstones and jewelry known in the world. The precious collection serves as the backing of the country’s national currency.
The Empress Crown: It is the crown worn by the former Empress of Iran Farah Pahlavi during her coronation ceremony. It took six months to design and make the crown. It is among the most beautiful crowns in Iran.
Visiting the treasury of the Central Bank of Iran, one can see unique pieces of jewels by Iranian and foreign artists. Some of the jewelry kept in the treasury are unique in the world and no one has ever managed to set a price for them.
In addition to the royal jewelry, one can see priceless stones which are unmatched across the world.
What follows are images of jewels in the treasury of Iranian Central Bank:
The Daria-i-Noor (Sea of Light) is the most dazzling, beautiful and valuable diamond in the world, weighing an estimated 182 carats (36 g). Its colour, pale pink, is one of the rarest to be found in diamonds.more
The Naderi Jogheh (paisley): One of the most famous jewelries in Iran designed hundreds of years ago.
The Jeweled Globe: A globe with a diameter of 66cm. The number of jewels covering the globe surpasses 51,366.
The Kiani Crown; It was the traditional coronation crown in the Iranian Crown Jewels which was used during the Qajar dynasty (1796–1925). The Kiani Crown is wonderfully decorated with 1,800 small pearls, many of them only 7 millimeters in diametre, stitched onto it. It has approximately 300 emeralds and 1800 rubies. The crown is 32 cm (12.5 in.) high and 19.5 cm (7.5 in.) wide. more
The Pahlavi Crown: It was used during the Pahlavi dynasty (1925–1979). It was made at the order of Reza Shah and used during his own and his son’s coronation ceremonies.
The Nour-ul-Ein Tiara: It belonged to the former empress of Iran Farah Pahlavi. It was designed by Harry Winston, an American jeweler, and used during her wedding ceremony. It is highly well-known for its rare diamonds.more
The Peacock Throne: It is a famous jeweled throne made at the order of the Qajar King Fath-Ali Shah.
The Peacock Throne: It is a famous jeweled throne made at the order of the Qajar King Fath-Ali Shah.
The Naderi Throne: It is a gemmed and enameled throne made during the Qajar era. The throne has no relation to Nader Shah, and the name derives from the word nader meaning "rare" or "unique" in Persian language. 22,000 pieces of priceless stones and jewelries have been used in it. more
The Naderi Jogheh (paisley): One of the most famous jewelries in Iran designed hundreds of years ago.
The Empress Crown: It is the crown worn by the former Empress of Iran Farah Pahlavi during her coronation ceremony. It took six months to design and make the crown. It is among the most beautiful crowns in Iran. more
Necklace of Farah Pahlavi: It is a hand-made jewelry worn by Farah Pahlavi. It was co-produced by the French luxury jewelry firm Van Cleef & Arpels.
Golden Belt: It is a 119 cm belt with a unique 176 carat emerald on it. It is also decorated by 60 brilliant diamonds and 145 diamonds of other types.
Diamond and Emerald Belt: The largest emerald used in this belt weights 10 carats. It is said it belongs to one of the Qajar princess and the daughter of Fath-Ali Shah.
Royal Basin and Pitcher: It was used by Qajar kings during lunch and dinner times.
Royal or Shahi Sword: A one- meter sword which was presented by Amin Sultan to Nasereddin Shah.
Naderi Shield: A shield used by Nader Shah during his wars. It is made of rhinoceros’ skin. Its diameter is 46 centimetres. There is a ruby weighing 225 carats at the centre of the shield.
Jeweled Dagger: A 40 centimetre dagger decorated by a 60-carat ruby. It is estimated to dating back to Fath-Ali Shah era.
Kiani Pishkolah: A decorative piece among the favorites of Fath-Ali Shah.
Kiani Pishkolah: A decorative piece among the favorites of Fath-Ali Shah.
Abbas Mirza Hat: A crown made of Atlas fabric and red velvet decorated with pearls and polkas. A large emerald shines at the top of the hat.
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