Arts of the Islamic World & India

A gem-set and enamelled necklace and earrings, India, late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the necklace comprising fifteen hinged elements set with diamond in a floral motif with red enamelled petals on a speckled green enamelled ground, framed by a fringe of ruby-set elements with seed pearls and red beads suspended below, the reverse bearing elegant enamelled decoration with red and green floral motifs on a cream ground, with a pair of diamond-set and enamelled dome-form pendant earrings

the necklace 23cm. approx. length

179.3g. (total weight)

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