Akbar Shah (diamond)

The Akbar Shāh, also known as the "Lustre of the Peacock Throne", is a diamond dating back to the Mughal dynasty of India. It is an irregular, pear-shaped diamond with a light green hue, weighing 73.60 carat.

The names of three Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan were elegantly listed on its sides, which makes it prominent.

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