LOT 422 (32957) Est R150000 to R250000 – An Impressive Bespoke 5-piece Mughal-inspired Ladies Demi Parure

Starting bid: R150,000.00

Item condition: Used

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Auction ends: 2026-08-26 21:00
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg

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Description

the 18ct yellow and white gold articulated rigid choker with Meenakari-style filigree openwork floriform pendant set with a central large marquis shape ruby gemstone, embellished with florets and foliate scrollwork set with 185 x diamond gemstones complimented by 48 x claw set natural rubies, fitted with an open box clasp. The matching sleek articulated bajuband-style bracelet, the starburst floral centre set with a central navette ruby surrounded by 12 x diamonds and flanked by floral side panels and palmette bar motifs further set with 100 x diamonds and 39 x baguette and RBC rubies, in a claw setting. The dress ring resembling a stylised reticulated and pierced orchid flowerhead, set with 20 x diamonds and and 8 x rubies. A matching pair of articulated pendant earrings, ornamented with 66 x small diamonds and 26 x rubies. Each piece is incised and engraved 18ct. The demi parure is housed in an emerald green velvet silk lined presentation case, ACCOMPANIED with the original certificate (A26594) with printed English/Polish text (Choker necklace total length: 23cm, diameter approx diameter: 13cm-13.5cm, bracelet total length: 19cm, pendant earrings total length: 5cm) (Total weighable mass: 93g) (383 x diamond gemstones total weight of: 6.60ct) (123 x rubies weighing a total of 6.60ct) Provenance: Purchased from Starozitnosti U Obecniho Domu (a well known antique and fine jewellery dealer located at the Muncipal House/Obecni dum) in Prague, Czech Republic, thence by descent to the present owner

Auction History

2026-08-15 20:00Auction started