Antique vintage earrings. 18k yellow gold ruby pearl coral emerald sapphire diamond garnet cat's eye. Made in India circa 1920-40's.
Measurements: diameter of tops are a little under 1/2 inch (11mm). Weigh 5.0 grams. Each stone is very approximately 15pts.
Navaratna is a Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems". Jewelry created in this style has important cultural significance in almost every Asian religion. The arrangement of the gemstones is a metaphor for the universe and besides it's complex spiritual, cosmic and personal significance, offers protection to the wearer from all directions. See list of stones and their order below. The ruby, representing the sun, is always in the center.
The ring can be worn by either a man or a woman. Such importance is given to this combination of nine gems that they are recognized as sacred and royal in almost all the countries of Asia.
This is a classic Navaratna setting with the ruby in the center, surrounded by the correct gemstones in their order. Stones are set in a circle with undulating, wavy borders matching the outline of the rosecut gem stones. Very colorful and attractive and suitable for every type of wear (day or night).
Marks: none. Gold was acid tested as 18k.
Condition: good with minor wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures for details.
List of gems in typical Navaratna jewelry, as taken from Wikipedia:
Ruby for Surya (Sun),
Pearl for Chandra (Moon),
Red Coral for Mangala (Mars),
Emerald for Budha (Mercury),
Yellow sapphire for B?haspati (Jupiter),
Diamond for Shukra (Venus),
Blue sapphire for Shani (Saturn),
Hessonite for Rahu (the ascending node of the Moon)
Cat's Eye for Ketu (the descending node of the Moon)
Measurements: diameter of tops are a little under 1/2 inch (11mm). Weigh 5.0 grams. Each stone is very approximately 15pts.
Navaratna is a Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems". Jewelry created in this style has important cultural significance in almost every Asian religion. The arrangement of the gemstones is a metaphor for the universe and besides it's complex spiritual, cosmic and personal significance, offers protection to the wearer from all directions. See list of stones and their order below. The ruby, representing the sun, is always in the center.
The ring can be worn by either a man or a woman. Such importance is given to this combination of nine gems that they are recognized as sacred and royal in almost all the countries of Asia.
This is a classic Navaratna setting with the ruby in the center, surrounded by the correct gemstones in their order. Stones are set in a circle with undulating, wavy borders matching the outline of the rosecut gem stones. Very colorful and attractive and suitable for every type of wear (day or night).
Marks: none. Gold was acid tested as 18k.
Condition: good with minor wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures for details.
List of gems in typical Navaratna jewelry, as taken from Wikipedia:
Ruby for Surya (Sun),
Pearl for Chandra (Moon),
Red Coral for Mangala (Mars),
Emerald for Budha (Mercury),
Yellow sapphire for B?haspati (Jupiter),
Diamond for Shukra (Venus),
Blue sapphire for Shani (Saturn),
Hessonite for Rahu (the ascending node of the Moon)
Cat's Eye for Ketu (the descending node of the Moon)
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