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Spectacular coronation cape of Empress<br> North Africa/Middle East picture - 15 meter long, diamont-studded dark blue-green velvet. The entire cape is studded with an array of precious gems, mostly diamonds but also emeralds, rubies and the finest pearls. The same kind of precious gems also make up the embroidered Persian paisley pattern running along the sides and on the upper part of the back. It's impossible to describe the incredible and sparkling beauty of this piece of the Iranian crown jewels. You really have to see it in person to to fully appreciate it. --- For a close-up of the coronation cape click on the link: http://www.worldisround.com/articles/254158/photo215.html
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15 meter long, diamont-studded dark blue-green velvet. The entire cape is studded with an array of precious gems, mostly diamonds but also emeralds, rubies and the finest pearls. The same kind of precious gems also make up the embroidered Persian paisley pattern running along the sides and on the upper part of the back. It's impossible to describe the incredible and sparkling beauty of this piece of the Iranian crown jewels. You really have to see it in person to to fully appreciate it. --- For a close-up of the coronation cape click on the link: http://www.worldisround.com/articles/254158/photo215.html
North Africa/Middle East
