Treasury of National Jewels
خزانه جواهرات ملی
Housed in the underground vault of the Central Bank of Iran, it displays the Darya-ye Noor pink diamond, the Peacock Throne, and a jeweled globe.
Located in the underground vault of the Central Bank of Iran, the museum displays royal jewels accumulated from the Safavid to the Qajar dynasties. Highlights include the 182-carat pink diamond ‘Darya-ye Noor’ (Sea of Light), the Peacock Throne encrusted with gems, and a globe made from more than 50,000 gemstones. It is considered one of the most valuable jewelry collections in the world. Opening hours are very limited, usually only from Saturday to Tuesday, roughly 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors must leave cameras and bags in storage at the entrance, and photography is prohibited. Tickets are relatively expensive, so check the opening days in advance.
Opening hours
Sat–Tue 14:00–17:00 (often changes)
Nearby sights
- Abgineh Museum (Glass and Ceramic Museum)
- Ebrat Museum
- National Museum of Iran
- Masoudieh Mansion
- Golestan Palace
- Negarestan Garden
- Former US Embassy (Den of Espionage)
- Marble Palace