{"product_id":"late-19th-century-indian-navaratna-gem-set-seed-pearl-necklace-c-1890","title":"19th Century Indian Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA late 19th-century Indian gemstone necklace, dating to around 1890, composed of a continuous strand of natural seed pearls suspending a repeated sequence of gem-set gold mounts. The stones include cat’s-eye chrysoberyl, sapphire, ruby, citrine, garnet, turquoise, pearl, opal, and tourmaline, each set in open-backed collet mounts to allow maximum light and colour expression.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach gem is finished with a delicate fringe of seed pearl tassels, creating gentle movement and surface texture against the luminous pearl ground. The necklace is strung with approximately 300 natural seed pearls, forming a refined yet vibrant contrast to the richly coloured gemstones. The gold mounts are crafted in high-karat gold, testing at approximately 22K, while the later antique barrel clasp tests as 18K.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe necklace has a repeated pattern of gemstones, in a navaratna style. Navaratna jewellery has deep cultural significance within the Indian subcontinent, traditionally associated with cosmic balance, protection, and prosperity. Each of the gemstones are believed to correspond to a celestial body, with the complete arrangement symbolising harmony and auspiciousness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe necklace measures 41cm in length and weighs 11.61 grams. The gemstones range in size from approximately 3mm to 7 × 5mm. Condition is excellent, with all gemstones secure and tassels intact.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA vibrant and highly evocative example of late 19th-century Indian jewellery; rich in colour, symbolism, and presence.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49026130411828,"sku":"1017810250","price":2995.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8159-Edit_3021491.jpg?v=1770061447","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/fr-fr\/products\/late-19th-century-indian-navaratna-gem-set-seed-pearl-necklace-c-1890","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}