Antique Navaratna Nine-Gem Bracelet import_2021_07_29_191038 80 carats of sparkling old

80 carats of sparkling old cut diamonds

This exceptional late 19th century bangle is crowned with a twinkling diamond sunburst elegantly framed by scrolling flowers

starting from a seedling and growing to a mature tree

ear wires are low karat gold

Old mine-cut

Antique Navaratna Nine-Gem Bracelet import_2021_07_29_191038 80 carats of sparkling oldA fine mid 19th C navaratna bracelet composed of 11 square panels composed of gold sheeting over a lac core, each set with foil backed gemstones. Each of the gemstones represent one of the nine celestial Hindu deities and the nine planets. The interior and sides of the bracelet display remnants of colorful enamel decorations. In Hindu astronomy, the nine planets correspond with gemstones called 'Navaratna'. These gemstones also represent celestial