Treasury of National Jewels, National museum in Tehran, Iran
The Treasury of National Jewels is a national museum in Tehran housed within the Central Bank building, displaying royal collections of extraordinary value. The collection contains diamonds, rubies, sapphires, royal crowns, decorated swords, and thrones arranged across 36 display cases.
The collection originated during the Safavid dynasty around 1501 and grew through conquests by Nader Shah and additions from successive royal families across the centuries. The objects reflect various phases of Persian and Iranian imperial history.
The museum displays Persian craftsmanship through jeweled objects representing different periods of Iranian monarchy and artistic traditions. Visitors can observe how artisans used gold, gemstones, and precious materials over centuries to create royal regalia and ornaments that reflected their era's tastes.
Visitors must be at least 12 years old and leave all personal belongings such as phones and cameras at the entrance counter before entering the exhibition. The collection is housed in a secure bank building with various safety measures and requires time to view all the display cases.
The pale pink Daria-i-Noor diamond, weighing about 182 carats, ranks among the largest cut diamonds in the world and historically served an important economic function. The stone captivates visitors not only for its size but also for its unusual coloring and the story behind its acquisition.
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