Basra pearls necklaces

Necklace - Royal India, Late 19th Century (Clasp: 20th Century) - A magnificent necklace comprising seven rows (saath larh) of graded natural Bahrain / Basra pearls with a gold clasp set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds. The pearls that make up this necklace all display a wonderful lustre, brilliance and glow. Such necklaces were the ultimate symbol of royalty in India. Portraits of princes and princesses almost always featured multi-strand pearl necklaces.

5 rows of beautifully gradded basra pearls weighing 355 chaw

A vintage 15-row Basra pearl necklace, India, pre 1940s. Designed as fifteen strands of 3010 gently graduated pearls, weighing 681.56 carats in total, ranging from 7.97 mm to 1.90 mm in size, joined by an adjustable silk cord. Basra pearls are the epitome of brilliance, grandeur and elegance, and are often reflective of an era bygone. #BasraPearls

The total winning value for the auction was Rs 8.6 crore

A FIVE-STRAND NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BHAGAT: Five graduated strands of 377 natural marine pearls of 9.45 to 3.90 mm, 24 natural pearls on neckchain, drop-shaped natural pearl on clasp, cushion-cut diamonds of 4.05 and 4.03 carats, oval-shaped diamond of 2.06 carats, pear, circular and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, 2012, unsigned. SSEF letter attests to exceptional characteristics of the pearls.

Legendary Basra Pearls Basra Pearls have been highly prized for Millennia—its uses date back to almost 300 BC. In fact, the Basra pearl’s purity and colour was compared to the moon. Astrologically, it was also believed that they had a strong effect on the mind. Owing to its rarity, even spotting a Basra pearl was considered a good fortune This absolutely stunning antique Victorian necklace originated in the Arabian gulf – dates back to 1860 ca! Comprising FOUR Strands of Natural – not…

Antique necklace which I wear as a choker too has old Basra pearls, Polki and gorgeous enamel on it. Already fixed the Basra strand on it.… | Instagram

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Type of pearl: Natural Basra Pearls Weight: 23.45 carats (4.69 gms) Shape: Button and semi-baroque Size: Ranging from 6.1 mm to 4.3 mm Color: Light

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Type of pearl: Seed Pearl (PASS) Carat Weight: 104.15 Carats (20.81gm) Shape: Semi-baroque and baroque Size: Approximately 2.0 mm Color: Light

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