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n 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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GEMSET BIRD PENDANT
Designed as a bird motif
kundan
‒set with ruby and
emerald cabochons, suspending an emerald bead.
Gross weight: 22.71 grams
$ 2,860 ‒ 4,290
Rs 2,00,000 ‒ 3,00,000
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PEARL, DIAMOND AND EMERALD
NECKLACE
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
$ 11,430 ‒ 17,145
Rs 8,00,000 ‒ 12,00,000