18th Century Indian Gold, Diamond & Enamel Bazuband (Armband)

A striking pair of traditional Indian bangles crafted in 22K yellow gold, featuring vibrant hand-applied enamel work in red, green, blue, and white hues. Each bangle is adorned with ...

A rare 19th-century Austrian necklace handcrafted in a combination of 14k and 18k gold. This elegant antique treasure features 69 rose-cut diamonds and vibrant emeralds, delicately a...

A bold and elegant wide bangle bracelet crafted in brushed 14K yellow gold and accented with a platinum plaque set with 13 old mine and European cut diamonds, including 10 round and ...

A magnificent example of traditional Indian artistry, this rare reversible necklace dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. The pendant features a striking dual design: Fron...

Details: A stunning unique antique pendant in 22K yellow gold with 11 gemstones, and studded with diamonds, engraved and adorned with enamel work. Originally an armband, and later converted to a pendant. Both sides are adorned, and enameled. The backside engraving and enamel work has birds and floral theme. Much of the enamel has worn, but it doesn't detract from the unique beauty of this piece. Both the bail and the pearl were added at some point when this armband was converted to a pendant. The main arm band is 22K gold (tested 22K), the bail is 14K as well as the pearl and were added later. History: A rare late 18th or early 19th Century Indian Mughal "Bazuband or Bajuband" with 11 gemstones (North India, Lucknow). Originally an armband of rectangular form with hinged attachments on either, in the manner of a "Navaratna", this piece has been converted to a pendant at some point. Navaratna: Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems...

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...

Antique Maharaja Indian bracelet, 22k gold, adorned with rose cut diamonds, rubies and enamel. Bracelet is 7" long and 15mm wide, with screw-in closure mechanism. Weight - 57.5 grams.

An exceptionally crafted bracelet made during the Mughal Empire. This antique bracelet has two sides one with exquisite enamel and one with very rose cut diamonds. Provenance: From the Legendary collection of Dodie Rosenkrans Depicted in full page spread in the "The History of Jewelry: Joseph Saidian...