Bidspirit auction | A Rare 18-21K Gold and

A Rare 18-21K Gold and Rubies Necklace and Earrings Set, Bukhara/Iran, 19th Century - Designed as triangular elements, decorated with filigree and terminating in a loosely suspended (prob. Indian) ruby. The elements connected by flower shaped hoops terminating in a rhomboid, filigree element with suspended filigree leaflettes. The earrings designed as a large hoop, decorated with a filigree rossette and terminating with a suspended, filigree dome with a rim of gold beads and centered by a large suspended ruby. All flanked by similarly designed small domes  (rubies not tested). Earring total weight: 16.11 gr; length: 6 cm; Necklace total weight: 51.8 gr; length: 40 cm Literature: For a similar example see: Chason, Rachel; ”Later Islamic Jewelry”, Islamic Institute, p. 31. Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at info@hammersite.com