“The Crown Jewels” are by far the largest, most dazzling and valuable jewel collection in the world. The collection housed at The Treasury of National Jewels, situated inside the Central Bank, backs national currency as a reserve. The majority of the items were acquired by the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1502 to 1736 AD. These jewels were last used by the Pahlavi dynasty’s, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his Shahbanu, Farah Pahlavi, during official ceremonies and state visits. Compilation of the Coronation Ceremony.
The art and historical references of the Sasanian Empire which ruled Persia from 224 to 651 AD, was taken as an inspiration to design the crown. It’s made of gold and silver and embellished with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and pearls on a red velvet fabric. The 4 sides of the crown has battlement designs and sunbursts on the four panels, set in diamonds, the front sun design is studded with 60cts of the large yellow diamond. The crown is embellished with 1,144cts of Diamonds; 5 pieces of Emeralds; 2 pieces of Sapphires along with 368 perfectly matched Pearls.
