Gem set, enamel and diamond pendent necklace, Rajasthan

Designed as a series of links set with flat-cut diamonds, suspending a fringe of seed pearls and polished emerald beads, some inset with diamonds, the detachable pendant at the front set with a carved paste stone encircled with diamonds, the reverse of the necklace decorated with bird, floral and foliate motifs decorated with safed chalwan enamel, length approximately 380mm.

Diamonds bright and lively. Emeralds well matched in colour with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching. Seed pearls of cream body colour, with good luster. Enamel in good condition on necklace, enamel shows some sign of loss on reverse of pendant. Signs of little wear to the metal, consistent with use. In good condition.
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