Lot 198. A diamond and carved emerald enamelled necklace, India, 19th-20th century; 14.6cm. height; 12cm. max. width. Estimate: 18,000 - 22,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.

comprising linked petal-form diamond-set drops with large pendant featuring a central carved emerald, reverse with polychrome enamelling,with fastening string.

Provenance: Previously property of an Indian maharani.

Private collection, UK, since the early 1970s.

Sotheby's. ARTS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA INCLUDING FINE RUGS AND CARPETS, 01 Apr 2020