South India Bangle, Tamil Nadu, First-Half 20th Century

A DIAMOND-SET ENAMELLED GOLD BAZUBAND (Armband) NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY Rectangular with cushion base and two suspension loops, the top set with diamonds in concentric bands, the outer border with navy blue enamel criss-cross design, verso enamelled in polychrome with a medallion containing a floral spray, the outer border with a two birds amidst a floral vine. North India (Lucknow), 19th Century Measures: 3.2 x 4.8 cm. Weight: 39.3 g. A museum quality piece item and exquisite enamel on the verso. Spanning a legacy of five thousand years, the jewellery of India is a striking expression of the country’s aesthetic and cultural history. ‘Bajuband’ or Armlet (also known as Ananta, Angada), it is a type of bracelet worn on the upper part of the arm. It is among the most well-known adornments from India. *The bazuband or bajuband, the Persian name for an upper armband, is a classic form of Mughal jewellery...

A rare late 18th /early 19th C Indian Mughal "Bazuband or Bajuband" with 11 gemstones (North India, Lucknow). The armband of rectangular form with hinged attachments on either, in the manner of a "Navratna". Centring upon a flowerhead white sapphire surrounded by petals on a green enamel ground and a thin blue enamel border. Mounted in + 22K Gold, with an outstanding enamel work on the reverse with flowers and petals in red and blue against a white ground, and with green champlevé enamel; measurements: 7 cm across X 4.5 cm.Weight: 36,26 gr Late 18th/Early 19th Century, North India. Exhibited 2014 with Ref.: 42939 in Mumbay and Delhi in Saffronart. Navaratna is a Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems" or "ratnas". Jewellery created in this style has important cultural significance in Asian cultures as a symbol of wealth, status, and also as having other claimed talismanic benefits to health and wellbeing. The setting of the stones is believed to hold mystical powers. References: Seligman, T. K. and Balakrishnan, U. R. Enduring Splendor; Jewelry of India...

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Antique Victorian 2 tone Rose Gold French Oriental Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat. An exceptional example of antique fine Victorian Colonial style jewellery well done in Oriental design. The piece has a circumference of just over 8 inches. It is just over 2.85 inches wide at its widest diamter. French 1930's 18k with 2 tone gold bangle bracelet with fine design filigree cutout. This bracelet exemplifies a show piece and is not easy to describe so we will let the photos do it justice. However here are a few specs. French hallmarks: Eagle head. Made in France for the North African market during the French Colonies. Probably made for Algeria. Made in France Circa 1930s. Jewelry Type: Bracelet Bangle. Metal: 18k Gold, 2 gold tones (rose and gold) 18 Karat Gold weight: 40.61 Gr. Weight: 1.432 Oz. Widest part: 7.25 cm 2.85 inches. Circumference. ext: 25.5cm. 10 inches. Circumference. int: 20.5 cm. 8 inches. Diameter: 7.25 cm. 2.85 in. This is a truly fine piece of handmade antique jewelry...

Understated yet undeniably regal, this 18K gold bangle is adorned with uncut diamond polkis, a hallmark of traditional Mughal jewellery. Each pol...