Lot 330. An antique diamond and multi-gem sarpech, 19th century. Estimate USD 80,000 - USD 120,000. Price realised USD 125,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 

The turban ornament set with variously-shaped table-cut diamonds, rectangular and pear-shaped spinels, rectangular-cut emeralds, spinel and emerald beads, blue and green enamel, pearls, foil, gold on a lac core, 6 ½ ins., 19th century.

Provenance: Sirdar Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala (1883–1970).  

Note: Sirdar Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala (1883-1970) was the cousin of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala. There are many portraits of the Maharaja wearing the present sarpech.