Lot 21
 

The central pendant is composed of polki diamonds in a flower-head design, suspending an openwork plaque of two birds mirroring each other and a central flower set with polki diamonds. The pendant is attached to five strands of pearls and side spacers set with polki diamonds in a lotus flower design. Accompanied by a silk cord.

Emerald: 20.83 carats
Diamond polki: 10.37 carats
Pearls: 186.10 carats
Gross weight: 86.77 grams



In Indian epics and mythology, birds were celebrated as messengers and storytellers. Bird motifs - especially doves, parrots, lovebirds and peacocks - are often seen in traditional ornaments and enamelled patterns, symbolising love, vibrance and harmony.




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  Lot 21 of 174  

FINE JEWELS: ODE TO NATURE
15-16 OCTOBER 2019

Estimate
Rs 8,00,000 - 12,00,000
$11,430 - 17,145

Winning Bid
Rs 8,02,585
$11,466
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)










 



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