Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Stunning Mughal Court jeweled necklace. Designed in India around the 1940's in the old Mughal jewelry style. This type of pieces are commonly used in Indian wedding festivities and was crafted in solid 21 karats (0.9166) of yellow gold. decorated with red, green and white enamel. A gorgeous piece with 3.99 ounces (124.5 gm) of gold. Bezel set, with 163 rough faceted natural diamonds with a combined weight of 24.45 carats. Embellished, with 162 round pearls of 3 mm. and accented with 162 tiny beads of natural green emeralds, 8.1 carats. Has a total weight of 124.5 grams and fit a neck up to 16 inches. The main piece have a drop of 1.5 inches (38 mm). Mughal jewelry. Five centuries ago, India was under the rule and influence of the Mughal dynasty. The Mughal royalty were connoisseurs of architecture, arts, food, clothing and of course, jewelry. During the Mughal rule, jewelry-making was given utmost importance. This art gave birth to unique jewelry pieces studded with chunky gemstones and enameled with motif designs. Royal family members and people of high rank proudly displayed such jewelry all over their bodies, from jeweled turbans and head-jewelry to thick-set toe rings. The Mughal emperors wore silk turbans sequined with decorative, drooping feather-like ornaments. These turban ornaments...

One of a kind ,handmade,statement necklace with sterling,vintage elephant brooch pendant on a string of turquoise,Tibetan brass and silver repousse beads...

Scarce Vintage YSL statement necklace featuring a Mughal-inspired design. Comprised from polished clear beads, with a heart-shaped pendant of black and red poured glass "pate de ver...

Rare and collectible Miriam Haskell Anglo Indian inspired two strand ruby Gripoix glass melon bead cascade fringed choker necklace. Of signature Russian ...

A lovely Edwardian era seed Pearl choker necklace on gold clasp and safety chain. English origin. Total length including clasp 14 1/4" 36cm ...

A lovely Edwardian era c.1900 two row seed Pearl necklace on 9 Carat Gold barrel clasp. English origin. Total length including clasp 17" or 43cm. Pearls approx. 1mm. Marked 9Ct for 9...

Beads and cabochon rubies, beads and carved emeralds, faceted ruby beads, circular-cut diamonds, gold, 49.5 cm. Circa 1960.

Sometimes simplicity represents the height of sophistication in design. This piece, (referred to as Native Indian Old Pawn and also as Navajo Pearls) is likely 70 years old, uses early American silver dimes each of different dimensions created by a native crafts person interest solely in self expression. Consequently, this silver bead necklace is as effective in sophisticated dress as well as the simplest of attires. Weighing just under 200...

A stunning 1940s Miriam Haskell necklace and earring set: Haskell at her most extravagant, inspired by Cartier-style pieces of the period, uses ruby-red poured glass beads of graduat...

Superb hand knotted lapis beaded necklace featuring an incredible gilded silver and enamel dragon. Asymmetrical as the dragon is worn to one side. This mythical creature is highly de...

Superb hand knotted lapis beaded necklace featuring an incredible gilded silver and enamel dragon. Asymmetrical as the dragon is worn to one side. This mythical creature is highly de...

Early Miriam Haskell Bib Necklace in the Indian style, popular in the late 1930's, composed of faux pearls, pate de verre ruby beads, and faux carve...