Daria-i-Noor
The Daria-i-Noor diamond from the collection of the Iranian National Jewels | |
| Weight | 182 carats (36.4 g) |
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| Color | Pale pink |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Mine of origin | Kollur Mine, present-day Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Owner | Central Bank of Iran, Tehran, Iran |
The Daria-i-Noor (Persian: دریای نور, lit. 'Sea of Light'), also spelled Darya-ye Noor, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing an estimated 182 carats (36 g). Its colour, pale pink, is one of the rarest to be found in diamonds. The diamond is currently in the Iranian National Jewels collection of the Central Bank of Iran in Tehran. During the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, an elaborate frame was crafted from 457 smaller diamonds and four rubies, crowned by Iran's imperial insignia.