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[[Iran]] (formally Persia) possesses an extraordinary treasure of royal [[jewelry]], including a copious amount of [[mother-of-pearl]] from the [[Persian Gulf]]. The Iranian crown jewels are among the largest, most dazzling and valuable jewel collection in the world.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} The jewels are displayed in the vaults of the [[Central Bank of Iran]] in Tehran,{{When|date=March 2022}} and are one of the most appealing tourist attractions in Iran.

[[Akik]] is also exported from Iran to various countries including the Indian subcontinent.

== See also ==
*[[Iranian Crown Jewels]] - world's largest jewel collection
*[[Pahlavi Crown]]
*[[Kooh-i-noor]], a jewel formerly in Persian possession, is part of the [[British crown jewels]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.iranchamber.com/museum/royal_jewels/national_iranian_jewels01.php Iranian National -Royal- Jewels]

[[Category:Persian art]]
[[Category:Jewellery]]
[[Category:Smuggling]]


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