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The Peacock Throne

Green Emerald — Gem-encrusted Mughal throne taken to Persia as a war trophy in 1739

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The Peacock Throne is associated, in the documented record, with a Green Emerald. Gem-encrusted Mughal throne taken to Persia as a war trophy in 1739 (1739).

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great emerald 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 The Peacock Throne?
The Peacock Throne is associated, in the documented record, with a Green Emerald. Gem-encrusted Mughal throne taken to Persia as a war trophy in 1739.
What cut and colour is The Peacock Throne's emerald?
It is a emerald, Green in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1739. Origin / association: Iran / Persia.
Can I acquire a emerald like The Peacock Throne's?
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StoneEmerald
ColorGreen
Era1739
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

◆Historic Stone

Stone

Emerald

Color

Green

Region

🌐Iran / Persia

Era

The 18th Century
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