Magnificent Polki Earrings with Emeralds In Gold, 2nd Half Of The 20th Century

Maharajah

Magnificent Polki Earrings with Emeralds In Gold, 2nd Half Of The 20th Century

€ 3,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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The Indian subcontinent is one of the most gem-rich regions on earth and has been producing jewels of unique quality for centuries. The best sapphires in the world are mined from deposits in India, and the legendary mines of Golkonda have supplied the majority of the world's diamonds for centuries. There are no emeralds on the subcontinent alone: and perhaps that is why emeralds have always been particularly popular in India. These magnificent earrings come from India and feature two large emeralds cut into flat roses, whose dark green is intensified by the green enamel underneath the stones. Together, the two natural gemstones weigh just under ten carats. The gold-set drops are held by a group of diamonds cut into simple roses, which are connected to a drop shape set on top. It forms the upper end of the pair. This drop and the entire back of the earrings are covered in emerald green enamel with fine floral designs. This technique, known as "meenakari", can be found in jewellery from the Mughal period and shows the fusion of Islamic influences from Persia and Central Asia with Hindu motifs. The fourteen diamonds are set in typical Indian cuts. The irregular panels and flat roses show only a few facets and are called polki diamonds. They get their mirror-like shimmer from their foil settings, in which small silver foils are inserted to enhance the reflection.

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€ 3,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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