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Mogul Mughal Emerald

Green Emerald Emerald 217.80ct — Largest known inscribed Mughal-era carved emerald, dated to the reign of Aurangzeb

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Mogul Mughal Emerald is associated, in the documented record, with a Green Emerald Emerald of approximately 217.80 carats. Largest known inscribed Mughal-era carved emerald, dated to the reign of Aurangzeb (1695).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Mogul Mughal Emerald?
Mogul Mughal Emerald is associated, in the documented record, with a Green Emerald Emerald of approximately 217.80 carats. Largest known inscribed Mughal-era carved emerald, dated to the reign of Aurangzeb.
What cut and colour is Mogul Mughal Emerald's emerald?
It is a Emerald cut, Green in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1695. Origin / association: India.
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StoneEmerald
ShapeEmerald
Carat (approx.)217.80 ct
ColorGreen
Era1695
RegionIndia

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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◆Historic Stone

Stone

Emerald

Shape

Emerald

Color

Green

Region

🇮🇳India

Era

Antiquity & Royal Courts (pre-1700)
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