Golden Belt
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 other type diamonds. Currently, it is kept in the National Treasury of Iran in Tehran.[1][2]
| Golden Belt | |
|---|---|
 Emerald is visible at the center of a golden belt | |
| Details | |
| Country | Iran |
| Made | about 1850 |
| Material | Gold, silver |
| Notable stones | emerald, diamond |
This belt was created at the command of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.[3]
See also
References
- "Introducing national treasury of Iran". Tala (in Persian). Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- "Naser al-Din Shah Qajar's golden belt". Niksalehi (in Persian). Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- "Naser al-Din Shah golden belt". T news (in Persian). Retrieved 18 November 2016.
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