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Part of the Iranian Crown Jewels
Golden Belt
Emerald is visible at the center of a golden belt
Details
CountryIran
Madeabout 1850
MaterialGold, silver
Notable stonesemerald, diamond

The Golden Belt (Persian: کمربند زرین) or Shah's Coronation Belt is a 119 cm belt with a unique, 176 carat emerald on it. It also is decorated with 60 brilliant diamonds and 145 diamonds of different cut. It is kept in the National Treasury of Iran in Tehran.

This belt was created at the command of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.

See also

References

  1. "Introducing national treasury of Iran". Tala (in Persian). Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  2. "Naser al-Din Shah Qajar's golden belt". Niksalehi (in Persian). Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  3. "Naser al-Din Shah golden belt". T news (in Persian). Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
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