This Victorian emerald necklace in antique Mogul Revival style with rose-cut diamonds and fresh water pearls weighs 34.3g and comprises an emerald and rose-cut diamond pendant measuring 2 inches long (including bale), 27mm wide and a supporting emerald, fresh water pearl and gold bead necklace measuring 18 inches long with a maximum width of 7.91mm. This exquisite, elaborately designed pendant of antique Mogul inspiration depicts a stylized, subtly curved octahedral plaque exposing a centrally mounted foil-backed, 'vivid grass-green' colored emerald-cut emerald measuring 20.15mm long and 13.82mm wide. Mounted within a color-contrasting yellow gold bezel setting, this lively precious center-stone is surrounded by a glowing diamond rim of glistening foil-backed rose-cut diamonds measuring approximately 1.5mm in diameter, embellished with a delicately scalloped border. The alluring perimeter of this regal Mogul style pendant is decorated with quintessentially Mogul style radiant white and green enamel. A single articulated cabochon emerald bead measuring 10.67mm long and 7.91mm wide, graded 'dusty-green' color and 'fair' clarity suspends 'en tremblant' from a red-enamel enhanced loop mounted at the lower finial of the pendant. The supporting emerald necklace is composed of graduated, vividly-colored faceted emerald beads measuring between 2.60mm and 6.99mm in diameter, graded 'apple-green' color and 'fair' clarity, enhanced by 12 iridescent 'white' fresh water pearls measuring between 3.5mm and 5.5mm in diameter and six 18k yellow gold beads measuring 3mm in diameter, intermittently aligned at equal intervals. This exquisite double-sided Victorian Mogul style emerald and diamond necklace features a highly ornate, polychrome enamel undercarriage depicting tropical birds displaying considerable plumage and floral designs in contrasting red, white and green colors, characterizing typical Mogul style. An infinity clasp in 18k yellow gold secures this exquisite Victorian style emerald and diamond necklace of oriental Mogul inspiration.

Originally referred to as ‘Mughal’, the Persian word for Mongol of which the name Mogul is the modern version, the term was used to refer to the Central Asian nomads claiming descent from the Mongol warriors. The Mughal Empire was founded in 1526 and, in spite of drastic upheavals, survived until 1857. According to historians, it was the greatest empire of the world for over two centuries. The most famous Mughal Emperor 'Shah Jahan' succeeded to the throne by mid-seventeenth century, giving rise to a period of cultural prosperity and development for his nation. His empire supported cultural life, directed the creation of libraries, and collections of paintings and various objects of art. Shah Johan’s reign is remembered primarily for his monumental architectural achievements, the most famous of which is the Taj Mahal, symbolizing the Mughal artistic achievements. The Mughal era was the most significant in Indian history with respect to a fruitful fusion of Indian, Persian and Central Asian artistic tradition. The Mughals appreciated fine things of life, produced masterfully designed artifacts and favored cultural activities. The most important of all however, was the secure framework provided by the Empire within which arts and artistic talents could flourish. The blending of Persian and Indian artistic heritage resulted in the production of valuable pieces of jewelry and decorative objects mostly made of gold and embellished with precious stones and exquisite enamels of innumerable design and color. Green and red, however, were the favorite colors of the emperors and hence the frequent use of emeralds and rubies in the production of the most valuable pieces of jewelry. Shah Jahan's own magnificent signet ring, kept at the State Hermitage Museum, is believed to be a unique piece of jewelry with an original intaglio engraving of the Shah’s name. The Mughal or Mogul revival style flourished throughout Europe, particularly in France during Victorian era and was revived in the 1920’s, primarily adopted by Cartier in a great variety of ornamental pieces of jewelry.

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