THE MOUNTAIN OF SPLENDOUR. 185
mostly
roses or very flat brilliants. There is supposed to be still in the
Persian regalia a large and lovely stone, weighing 135 carats, valued
at £ 145,800, known as the " Mountain of Light." It is mentioned by Murray, in a quotation from Sketches of Persia, published
in 1838. Further than arriving at the bare fact of its supposed
existence, our investigations in regard to this precious gem have had
no result. We have reason to believe that even the Persian Ambassador
has found it impossible to assist our inquiries to a satisfactory
conclusion.
