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THBMughal Inspired 23K+ Gold Ring w/ Diamond (2+ Carat)
Lot 129
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Oct 31, 2019
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2019-10-31 10:00:00
2019-10-31 10:00:00
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Our Halloween Day auction features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Our Halloween Day auction features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, India, Mughal, ca. 1920 to 1930. A ravishing Mughal-inspired ring presenting a 2.02 carat Polki (Parab) flat, unfaceted diamond with a polished surface, set in an elaborate openwork 23K+ gold setting (98% gold). To the Mughal emperors and Indian maharajas, both the size and the quality of gemstones was of the utmost importance. The diamond in this ring is H-I in color, and approximately VS1 clarity. This is one of the oldest, natural forms of cut diamonds. Due to the absence of facets, which serve to reflect the light and therefore increase the stone's brightness, the diamond is backed with silver foil. The setting is entirely handmade, and features symmetrical, interwoven foliate scrolls, which is a prevalent feature of Mughal art and decoration. This ring was created in Rajasthan, India, which has been the center of Mughal and Kundan style jewellery for many centuries. Total weight: 16 grams. US ring size: 7.5. Diamond face .625" L x .45" W (1.6 cm x 1.1 cm) - a 2.02 carat Polki (Parab) flat, unfaceted diamond. Gold quality: 98%, equivalent to 23K+.
One of the most luxurious eras of jewelry making, the Mughal period gave rise to wearable art featuring opulent jewels and precious gold. Jewelry was worn by regals (including the king's horse), and women could own as many as 8 complete ensembles of jewelry. It was traditional to wear armlets, bracelets, as many as 15 strings of pearls, bands or strings of pearls on the legs, a floral or star shaped ornament on the head, and many rings, including a mirror ring which was worn on the right thumb.
Provenance: private Toronto, Ontario, Canada collection; ex-Rajiv Mehra Collection, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, acquired during one of current owner's trips to India around 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#150165Only slight, nearly invisible scuffs to the gold shank. The openwork design of the gold is very well preserved. The diamond is tremendous, with wonderful luminosity.Condition
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