NATIONAL JEWELS

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The Iranian National Jewels, also known as Imperial Crown Jewels of Iran or of Persia,

The Iranian National Jewels, also known as Imperial
Crown Jewels of Iran or of Persia, is a collection of
items passed on from generation to generation of rulers
in Iran which now belongs to the Iranian nation and are
kept in a museum in Tehran.
A Collection of the most expensive jewels of the world,
the incomparable “Treasury of the National Jewels” is
collected over centuries. This valuable collection reflects
the creativity and taste of Iranian craftsmen and artists
during different eras and represents the highly rich
cultural heritage of a vast country.
History of Iran National Jewels
The collection of national treasures of Iran developed
during the Qajar period (19th century). It was during
this period that jewelry design was supported and
developed for the first time. Iranian and Armenian
designers and jewel makers were invited to the court,
and the making and collection of exquisite gifts and the
precise classification of government treasury jewelry
started. Kiani crown, Naderi throne, Jewel
Globe and Peacock Throne (Sun Throne) are among the
treasures of this period. Neyshabour turquoise and
Persian Gulf pearls were gradually added to the
precious collections.
These royal jewels and exquisite gems were kept
in Golestan Palace during the Qajar period and then in
the basement of Marble Palace (Marmar Palace) during
the first Pahlavi period. In 1937, during the reign of
Reza Shah Pahlavi, the ownership of the Imperial
treasury was transferred to the state and after the
completion of Iran National Bank (Bank Meli) building,
the jewels were placed in the vaults of the National
Bank of Iran, where they were used as collateral to
strengthen the financial power of the institution and to
back the national monetary system.
Today, the crown jewels of Iran are protected by the
Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its
unique collection exposes many jewels of
the Safavid, Afsharid, Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties to the
public.
Iranian Crown Jewels
In terms of artistic value, history and uniqueness, even
the best experts and evaluators in the world have not
been able to calculate Iran’s national jewelry true or
approximate value. It contains some unique gems and
jewels that have no equal in the world. However, the
value of the collection is not limited to the financial
aspect of them. The cultural value of the items that
reflect the history, unique designs, creativity, and
imagination of the artists is something not to be
undermined.