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Queen Kurshiah of Malaysia

Diamond — First queen of Malaya, who wore a diamond fringe tiara at independence

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Queen Kurshiah of Malaysia is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond. First queen of Malaya, who wore a diamond fringe tiara at independence (1957).

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What diamond or jewel is associated with Queen Kurshiah of Malaysia?
Queen Kurshiah of Malaysia is associated, in the documented record, with a Diamond. First queen of Malaya, who wore a diamond fringe tiara at independence.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1957. Origin / association: Southeast Asia.
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StoneDiamond
Era1957
RegionSoutheast Asia

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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Stone

Diamond

Region

🌏Southeast Asia

Era

Mid-Century (1940–1969)
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