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Princess Ashraf Pahlavi

Cushion Ruby — Twin sister of the Shah, owned a Burmese ruby and diamond necklace sold at auction

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Princess Ashraf Pahlavi is associated, in the documented record, with a Cushion Ruby. Twin sister of the Shah, owned a Burmese ruby and diamond necklace sold at auction (1979).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great ruby stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Princess Ashraf Pahlavi?
Princess Ashraf Pahlavi is associated, in the documented record, with a Cushion Ruby. Twin sister of the Shah, owned a Burmese ruby and diamond necklace sold at auction.
What cut and colour is Princess Ashraf Pahlavi's ruby?
It is a Cushion cut.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1979. Origin / association: Iran / Persia.
Can I acquire a ruby like Princess Ashraf Pahlavi's?
Yes — Legacy Diamonds sources and commissions comparable rubys privately, including one-of-one bespoke pieces in the same cut and colour. Begin privately with the Legacy atelier.

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StoneRuby
ShapeCushion
Era1979
RegionIran / Persia

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.

Arena

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Stone

Ruby

Shape

Cushion

Region

🌐Iran / Persia

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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