Diamond-Set Enamelled Gold Bazuband 'Armband', North India, 19th Century

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 "Isabelino Style" Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch (Spain, Queen Isabel 2nd 1830-1868) Work of classic sparkles all around a circle two flower design . Pearl and diamond pendant/brooch. Set with two natural round shape pearls 5mm in diameter in closed back fittings, further set with round old cut diamonds ain open back grain and rub over further adorned with round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.90 carats, to an openwork pendant/brooch featuring foliate and floral motifs, polished edges and open back holing, fitted to reverse with a secure hinge pin and clip. Tested yellow gold and silver Hand fabricated in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold. Wearable as both a pendant and brooch, it measures 1 3/16 inches across. 2.90 carat total diamond weight. White gold 18 Karat chain (hallmarked) measures 41.5cm - 16 1/3-inch chain.. Total weight 12,14 gr. Iberian Jewelry...

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