NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CROWN JEWELS (MUZEH-YE JAVAHERAT)

A fascinating collection of Crown jewels, not lacking under any pretext. Bank Melli, in front of the German Embassy, is easily linked with its large black doors and armed guards at the entrance. In the basement, a fabulous treasure protected by substantial armour. The windows are home to precious stones, rough and rough diamonds, crested with crested and other different jewellery. Of unimaginable value, this collection gathers over several centuries the war spoils accumulated by the Crown, purchases made, legacies and finally gifts. The Diamant-i Nur or the Sea of light (182 carats) diamonds are undoubtedly the most famous of all. Reported by Nadir Shah (1688-1747), in the th century, after his victory over the Mughal Empire in Delhi, this diamond remains the most important of the world with the famous Koh-i Nur (the Mountain of Light). The latter, stolen by the British after leaving India, is now in the Tower of London. The former Throne of the Peacock, made in 1798 and encrusted of 26 733 precious stones, dates back to the time of Fath Ali Shah (1797-1834). More recently, the Throne of the Shah is also fully set of precious stones. The fabulous crown of the Pahlavi, dating back to 1924, was on its side made by a former Jeweler of Bukhara from 3 380 diamonds and countless emeralds, sapphires and pearls… also admiring the royal belt of gold, captured by a splendid emerald of 175 carats! Another highlight of the collection, the huge earth globe of 40 kg, realized in 1869 with more than 50 000 precious gemstones. The tales of the Thousand-and-One Nights are never far away… Possibility of buying postcards and a small booklet on the jewels at the exit.